1998 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 92

1 A CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK with the (P) parking brake firmly set.Your vehiclecan roll. Don't leave your vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to. you have left the If engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you're pullinga trailer, see "Towing a nailer" in the Index. ' when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button on the floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" in this section. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. only after your vehicle Shift to REVERSE (R) has stopped. Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. See "If You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the lndex foradditional information. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI).You have to fully apply your regular brakesbefore you can shift from PARK (P) 2-22