2001 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 106

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 key is in ON. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" 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), try the following: 1. Turn the ignition 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 This vehicle is equipped with an electric shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to do the following: D Prevent the ignition key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK (P), and D Prevent movement of the console shift lever (DTS only) 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 a procedure that will allow you to override the shift lock release. 2-36