1996 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 87

I A CAUTION: If your handor arm is in the way of the pedal, you could behurt. The pedal springs back away when you quickly. Keep your hand and arm use the manual'release lever. Shifting Into PARK (P) A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if with the the shiftlever is not fully inPARK (P) parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. set. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure yourvehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. I NOTICE: Driving with the parkingbrake on cancause your rear brakes to overheat. You may haveto replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and areparking on a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. This section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. 3 3 A