1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 102

Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your vehicle hasa Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fullyapply your regular brakes before you can shiftfrom PARK (P) whenthe ignition is in RUN. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. If you cannot shiftout of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever allthe way into on PARK (P) and also release the shift lever buttonfloor shift models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift leverinto the gear you want. (Press the shift lever button before moving shift lever.) If you the ever hold the brake pedal down but can't shift out of still PARK (P), try this: Parking Over Things That Burn ... - 1. Turn the key to OFF.Open and close the driver's door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature. 2. Apply and holdthe brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to drive gear the you want. 5 . Have the vehicle fixed as soonas you can. Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park or over papers, leaves, dry grass other things that can burn. 2-31