Parking Over Things That Burn - Cadillac 1999 DeVille Owner's Manual

If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
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the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on
console shift models as you maintain brake application.
Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. (Press
the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If
you ever hold the brake pedal down, but still can't shift
out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the ignition 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 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
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Parking Over Things That Burn

CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.
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