Shifting Into Park (P) - Cadillac 1996 DeVille Owner's Manual

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CAUTION:
If your hand or arm is in the way of the pedal,
you could be hurt. The pedal springs back
quickly. Keep your hand and arm away when you
use the manual'release lever.
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NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them and you could also damage other
parts of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see
"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. This section shows
what
to
do first
to
keep
the
trailer from moving.
Shifting Into PARK (P)
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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.
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