Cadillac 1998 Seville Owner's Manual page 83

Don't leave your vehicle when the engine
is
running unless you have to. 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, 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 Cadillac has a brake-transaxle
shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular
brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition key is in the ON position. If you cannot shift the
shift lever all the way into PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever 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)" in the Index.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE
(R)
while your vehicle
is
moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle
has stopped.
Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and forth to
get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your
transaxle. See "If You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or
Snow" in the Index for additional information.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine
doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're
already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
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