1997 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 88

Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your Catera has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) whenthe ignition is in RUN. See "Automatic Transmission" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all theway into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into thegear you want.If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. Open and close the driver's door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 8. 3. With both hands, squeeze the base of the console shift lever together (as shown). 4. Pull the upper part of the base out first and then slide out the lower part of the base. 5. Lift the shift lever cover up to get it out of your way. 2-27