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Ensure the shift lever is fully in “PYy (Park) range 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 “PYy (Park) when
the ignition key is in the “Run” position.
If you cannot shift out of “PYy
(Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the way
into and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models
“Pyy (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever
into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the
shift lever on floor shift console models.) See “Shifting Out of ‘P’ (Park)”
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@ R (Reverse)
Use this gear to back up.
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Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward
could damage your transaxle. Shift to
“R” only after your
vehicle is stopped.
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without damaging your transaxle.
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In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To
restart when you’re already moving, use “N” (Neutral) only. Also, use
“N” when your vehicle is being towed.
NOTICE:
Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of “P” (Park)
or “N” (Neutral) with the engine racing isn’t covered\
by your
warranty.
0 @ Automatic Overdrive
This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for
passing, and you’re:
- Going less than about 35 mph (56 kmh), push your accelerator
- Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all
pedal about
halfway down.
the way down.
You’ll shift
down to the next gear and have more power.
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NOTICE:
If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not
to shift gears
as you go faster, something may be wrong with a
transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your
vehicle can be damaged.
So, if this happens, have pour vehicle
serviced right
away Until then, you can use “2” (Second Gear)
when you are driving less than
35 mph (56 h/h) and @)
(Overdrive) for higher speeds.
F 1, 3 (Third Gear)
This is like
@, but you never go into Overdrive.
Here are some times you might choose
“3” instead of @:
- When driving on hilly, winding roads
- When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting.between gears
- When going down a steep hill
2 (Second Gear)
This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can
use
“2” on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep
mountain roads, but then you would also want
to use your brakes off
and on.
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Don’t drive in (‘2” (Second Gear) for more than 5 miles (8 km),
or at speeds overS5 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your
transaxle.
Use “@)” or c63” as much as possible.
Don’t shift into
“2” u.nless you are going slower than 65 mph
(105 Wh), or you can damage your engine.
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This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy)
than
“2.” You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If
the selector lever is put in “1,” the transaxle won’t shift into first gear
until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
NOTICE:
If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might
happen if you were stuck in very deep sand
or mud or were up
against
a solid object. You could damage your transaxle.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there
with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and
damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in
position
on a hill.
PmNG BRAKE
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To set’ the parking brake: . .~ . ... I. . . ,-
Hold th,e regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the
parking brake pedal with your left foot.
If the ignition .is on, the brake
system warning light will come on.
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When you move out
of “P” (Park) or “N”
,.. (Neutral), if your
: engine is running,
,. your-parking brake
.:, should go off. If it
’ . doesn’t; ,you have a
,’: parking brake
.. problem and should
h\ave it fixed. In the
: meantime, you can
still release your
parking brake.
Just pull
on the manual release lever, as shown.
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NOTICE:
Driving with-the parking brake on can cause your rear b,rakes to
overheat.
You may have to replace them, and you could also
damage other parts of your vehicle.
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Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the
trailer from moving.
SHIFTING INTO “P9’ (PARK)
Steering Column ShijZ Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
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2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this:
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up as far as it
will go.
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toward
you.
r--- 1 3. With your right foot still holding the brake.peda1 down, set the
parking brake.
4. Move the ignition key to “Lock.”
.5. Remove -the key and take it with you. If you camwalk away from your
vehicle with the-ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in “P”
1 (Park).
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1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this:
Hold in the
button on the
lever, and push
the lever all the
way toward the
front
of your
vehicle.
3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the
parking brake.
4. Move the ignition key to “Lock.”
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in “P”
(Park).
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If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your
vehicle is in “PYy (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set before you
leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the “P” (Park) position,
hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift
lever away
from “P” (Park) without first pulling it toward you (or, if you
have the console shift
lever, without first pushing the button). If you can,
it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into “P” (Park).
SHIFTING OUT OF “P” (PARK)
Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully
& your regular brake before you can shift from “P” (Park) when the
ignition is in the “Run” position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever --
push the shift lever all the way into “P” (Park) and also release the shift
lever button on floor 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 “PYy (Park), try this:
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2.
3.
4.
Turn the key to “Off.” Open and close the driver’s door to turn off the
Retained Accessory Power feature.
Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step
4.
Shift to “N” (Neutral).
Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want.
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If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into “P”
(Park) properly, the weight
of the vehicle may put too much force on the
parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever out of “P” (Park). This is called “torque lock.”
To prevent torque
lock, set the parking brake and then shift into
“P” (Park) properly before
you leave the driver’s seat.
To find out how, see “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)”
in the Index.
If ‘?.orque lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push
yours
a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so
you can pull the shift lever out of “P” (Park).
PARKING OKER THINGS TMTBURN
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