1994 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 110

leave it.After you've movedthe shift lever into the "P" (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, seeif you can movethe shift lever away from "P" (Park) without first pulling toward you (or, if you it have the console shift lever, without first pushing the button). If you can, it means that theshift lever wasn't fully locked "P7' (Park). into SHIFTING OUT OF "P" (PARK) Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply yourregular brake before you can shift from "P" (Park) when the ignition is inthe "Run"position. See "Automatic Transaxle" in Index. the If you cannot shift out of "P'7(Park), ease pressure on theshift lever-push the shift lever all way into "P"(Park) and also release the shift the as lever button onfloor shift models you maintain brake application. Then move the shift leverinto thegear you want. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.)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 fixed assoon as you can. Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hilland you don't shift your transaxle "P" into (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficultto pull the shift lever out of "P" (Park). This is called"torque lock." To prevent torque lock, alwaysbe sure to shift into "P"(Park) properly before you leavethe driver's seat. To find out how, see "Shifting Into 'P' (Park)" in the Index. If "torque lock" does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours alittle uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift leverout of "P" (Park). 97