2000 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 84

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 Index for additional information. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you're: D Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. accelerator all the way down. D Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the The transaxle will shift down to the next gear and have more power. CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. NOTICE: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it doesn't seem to shift gears as you accelerate, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So 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 (D) for higher speeds. 2-24