Cadillac 2000 DeVille Owner's Manual page 104

Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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 is in ON. See "Automatic Transaxle" in
the Index.
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) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever
hold the brake pedal down, but still can't shift out of
PARK (P) and your vehicle has a column shifter,
try this:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY.
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.
Shift Lock Release (Console Shifter Only)
This vehicle is equipped with an electric shift lock
release system. The shift lock release is designed to:
D
Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is
in PARK (P), and
D
Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P)
unless the ignition is in a position other than OFF.
The shift lock release is always functional except in
the case of a dead battery or low voltage (less
than 9 V) battery.
If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low
voltage, there is an override access hole that will allow
you to override the shift lock release.
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