1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 95

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine doesn't Ensure the shift lever is fully PARK (P) range before in connect withthe wheels. To restart when you're starting the engine. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use apply your Shift Interlock (BTSI). have to fully You NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. regular brakesbefure you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key in RUN. If you cannot shift out is of PARK (P), ease pressure onthe shift lever-- push the shift lever all the into PARK (P) and release the way shift lever button the floor shift console models as on you maintain brake application. Then move the shift while lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever buttonShifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) your engineis "racing" (running at high speed)is before moving the shift leveron floor shift console dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the of models.) See "Shifting Out PARK (P)" in this section. brake pedal, your vehicle could move very REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis racing. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE only after yourvehicle (R) has stopped. Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and to forth get outof snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. See "If You're Stuck in Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow" in the Indexfor additional information. NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. I I 2-24