2001 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 107

The following procedure allows the ignition to be turned to OFF and for key removal in case of a dead or low voltage battery. 1. Verify that the shift lever is in PARK (P). 2. Locate the override access slot underneath the steering column below the lock cylinder. The following procedure applies only to vehicles with the console shift lever and is used to shift the transaxle out of PARK (P) (if the vehicle needs to be towed, for example) in case of a dead or low voltage battery. The console shift lock release is located on the front of the center console. 3. Remove the override access slot cap. 4. Insert a screwdriver into the access slot, press in and hold. 5. Turn the ignition to OFF. 6. Remove the screwdriver from the slot. 7. Remove the key from the ignition. 8. Replace the override access slot cap. To access the shift lock release, do the following: 1. Verify that the shift lever is in PARK (P). 2. Pull up the rubber mat located on the front of the center console. 3. Remove the shift lock release hole cover by prying it open with a coin or small diameter screwdriver. 2-37