Automatic Transaxle Operation - Cadillac DeVille 2005 Owner's Manual

Automatic Transaxle Operation

The automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located
either on the steering column or on the console
between the seats.
Console Shifter
Column Shifter
2-28
There are several different
positions for the shift lever.
PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. It is
the best position to use when you start the engine
because your vehicle cannot move easily.
CAUTION:
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It is 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.
Do not 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 will not move, even
when you are on fairly level ground, always set
your parking brake and move the shift lever
to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) on
page 2-32. If you are pulling a trailer,
see Towing a Trailer on page 4-37.