1997 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 91

Ensure the shift lever is fully PARK (P) range before in NEUTRAL (N): In this position, theengine doesn't starting the engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle connect with the wheels. restart when you're To shift interlock.You have to fullyapply your regular NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use already moving, use brakes before you can shiftfrom PARK (P)when the NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. ignition key is in the RUN position. If cannot shift you out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift leverpush -the shift lever all the way PARK (P) and release the into shift lever button on the shift console models as floor you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis "racing" (running at high speed) is before moving the shift lever on shift console floor dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the models.) See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" in this section. brake pedal, your vehicle could move very REVERSE (R): Use this gearto back up. rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis racing. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage yourtransaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) after yourvehicle only has stopped. NOTICE: Damage toyour transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. I Also use thisgear to rock your vehicle back and forth to get outof snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. See "If You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in theIndex for additional information.