1994 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 111

Leaving Your 'vehicle With the Engine Running ' CAUTION: It can be dangerousleave vehicle the to your .with engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if.theshift leveris noi Eully in "P" (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. or others could be injured. Don't leave You your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. L I I If you have to leave your vehicle with engine running, besure your the vehicle is in "P" (Park) and your parkingbrake is firmlyset before you leave it.After you've moved the shift leverinto the "P"(Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can movethe shift lever away from"P" (Park) without first pulling it toward you.you can, If it means that theshift lever wasn't fully locked "P" (Park). into SHIFTING OUT OF "P9'(PARK) Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from (Park) when the "P" ignition is in the "Run"position. See "Automatic Transaxle"in the Index. If you cannot shift out of "P" (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever-push the shift lever all way into "P" (Park) you maintain brake the application. Then move the shift leverinto the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift of "P" (Park), try this: out 1. Turn the key to "Off." Open and close the driver's door to turn off the Retained Accessory Powerfeature. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to "N" (Neutral). 4. Start thevehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixedas soon as you can. 98