1996 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 84

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine doesn't connect with the wheels. restart when you're already To moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. This position is for normal driving. OVERDRIVE If you need more power for passing, and you're: Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about haliivay down: Going about 35 mph (55 k / ) more, push the m hor accelerator all the way down. The transaxle will shift down to the next gear and have more power. () a: I A CAUTION: Shifting outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while or your engine is "racing" (runninghigh ,speed) is at dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could losecontrol and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. NOTICE: If your vehicle seemsto start up rather slowly, or if it doesn't seem to shift gears as you accelerate, something may bewrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you less can use SECOND (2) when you are driving than 35 mph (55 k d h ) and OVERDRIVE (@) for higher speeds. I NOTICE: Damage to your transaxlecaused by shifting out with the engine of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) racing isn't covered by your warranty. 2-21