2000 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 104

Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down, but still can't shift out of PARK (P) and your vehicle has a column shifter, try this: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. Shift Lock Release (Console Shifter Only) This vehicle is equipped with an electric shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: D Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK (P), and D Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P) unless the ignition is in a position other than OFF. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of a dead battery or low voltage (less than 9 V) battery. If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low voltage, there is an override access hole that will allow you to override the shift lock release. 2-35