1997 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 86

Shifting Into PARK (P) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehiclecan roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. Youor others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you're pullinga trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. . . Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: 3. Pull the button on the shift lever handle up and then push the shift lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle intoPARK (P). Release the button. 4. With your right foot still holding the brakepedal down, set the parking brake. 5. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 6. Remove the ignition key and takeit with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-25