2002 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 86

Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or 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 pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. To move the shift lever into PARK (P), do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: D Press and hold the button on the front of the shift lever as you push the shift lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. down, set the parking brake. See "Parking Brake" in the Index. D With your right foot still holding the brake pedal 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-29