2003 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 87

Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle can't move easily. suddenly. YOU or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won'tmove, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See "Shifting Into Park (P)" in the Index. If you're pulling a trailer,see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift the shift lever all the way into PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-32. It is dangerou, .o get out c. ,,~r vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you haveto. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move CAUTION: (Continued) I !-26