2003 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 100

The following procedure allows the ignition to be turned to OFF and for ignition key removal in case of a dead battery or low voltage battery for vehicies equipped with a column shift lever. 1. Verify that the shift lever is in PARK (P). The following procedure applies only to vehicles equipped with the console shift lever and is used to shift the transaxie out of PARK (PI in case of a dead battery or low voltage battery. The console shift lock release is located on the front of the center console. 2. Locate the override access slot underneath the steering column below the lock cylinder. 3. Remove the override access slot cap. 4. Insert a tool into the access slot, press in and hold. 3. 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. - -urrl ii~eiyrliiiorl key io urr. h -7 I 6. Remove the tool from the slot. 7. Remove the key from the ignition. 8. Reinstall the override access slot cap. 3. Remove the shift lock release hole cover by prying it open with a small diameter tool. 2-3 1