1995 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 92

NOTICE: If your key seems stuck inLOCK and you can't turn it, be sure it is all the in. If it is, then turn the steering way wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn thekey only with your hand.Using a tool to force it could break thekey or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. STARTING YOUR ENGINE Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in any other position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don't try to shift toPARK (P) if your Cadillac ismoving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle.Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. To start your Northstar V8 engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition keyto START When the engine starts, let of the key. The idle speed will go go down as your engine getswarm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery tobe drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damageyour starter motor. 2. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in START for about three seconds at a time until your engine starts.Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery. 2-21 - -