1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 80

Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). to -Your engine won't start in any other position that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your Northstar V8 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition keyto START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. I NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P)if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the PARK (P) only when your transaxle. Shift to vehicle is stopped. I I NOTICE: I Holding yourkey in START for longer than 15 seconds at a timewill cause yourbattery tobe drained muchsooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each to help avoid try draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in START for about three seconds at time until your a engine starts. Wait about seconds between each 15 try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2-19