1993 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 103

Leaving Your Vehicle With theEngine Running Itcanbe dangerous to leaveyourvehiclewiththe engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if theshift lever is . - :I:=>-: - ~I not fully in "P" (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, i -"I leave the vehicle with theengine running, it could overheat and evencatch fire. You or others could be injured. Don'A yo1 vehiclewiththe engine running unlc , you h a I ---.* .J ?- . - - ~ - If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your your parking brakeis firmly set beforeyou vehicle is in "P7, (Park) and leave it. After you've moved the shift lever into the "P" (Park)position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see can move the shift if you lever away from "P" (Park) without first pulling it toward you (or, if you have the console shift lever, without first pushing button).If you can, the it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into "P7, (Park). SHIFTING OUT OF "P"(PARK) Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. have to fully You (Park) when the apply your regular brake beforeyou can shift from "P7' ignition is in the "Run"position. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. on If you cannot shift out of "P" (Park), ease pressure the shift lever -push the shift lever all the way into "P" (Park) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake you wish. (Press the application. Then move the shift lever into the gear shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of "P" (Park), try this: 1. Turn the key to "Off." Open and close the driver's door to turn off the 2. 3. 4. 5. Retained Accessory Power feature. Apply and hold the brake until the end Step 4. of Shift to "N" (Neutral). Start the vehicle and then shift tothe drive gear you want. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.