1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 84

NOTICE: Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot firmly on the is brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control hit people or and objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. If your vehicle seems to up rather slowly, or start if it doesn't seem to shift gears as you accelerate, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. I you drive very far that way, your f So vehicle can be damaged. if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2)when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and OVERDRIVE (@) for higher speeds. OVERDRIVE (@):This position is for normal driving. If you need more power passing, and you're: for Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. 0 Going about 35 mph (55 M) more, push the or accelerator all the way down. The transaxle will shift down the next gear and to have more power. Note that if the traction control switch off, your is vehicle will notgo into FIRST (1) gear and the vehicle will acceleratefrom stop more slowly. This can help in deep snow or mud conditions. When the traction control is turned off, a message will be on the Driver lit Information Center (DIC). THIRD (3): This position is also used normal for driving, however,it offers more power and lower fuel economy than OVERDRIVE( ) a. 2-23