1995 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 103

SHIFTING OUT OF PRRK (P) Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakesbefore you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignitioa is in the RUN position. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever -push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button onfloor shift models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear want. (Press the you shift lever button beforemoving the shift lever.) If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFE Open and close the driver's door to turn the off Retained Accessory Power feature. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon asyou can. 2-32