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1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some
other vehicles you might need to do this, but because
of your vehicle’s
computer systems, you don’t.
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2. Turn your ignition key to “Start.” When the engine starts, let go of the
key. The idle speed
will go down as your engine gets warm.
3. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in “Start” for about three
seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds
between each try to help avoid draining your battery.
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ive heat can damage your starter motor.
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4. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and holding it there
as you hold the key in “Start’’
for about three seconds.
If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops
again, do
the same thing.
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“Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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ENGINE
BLOCK HEATER (OPTION)
In very cold weather, O°F (-18OC) or colder, the engine block heater can
help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up.
To use the block heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
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A CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an
electrical shock.
Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could
overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug
the cord into
a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. If
the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least
15 amps.
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was before, to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you
don’t, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the block heater plugged in? The answer
depends on
the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Cadillac
dealer
in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can
give you the best advice for that particular area.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
P (Park)
This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you
start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
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A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of ---ur vehicle if the shift lever is
not fully in
“P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
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Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless y
have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure yo
vehicle won’t move, when you’re
on fairly level ground, always
set your parking brake and move the shift lever to
“P” (Park).
See “Shifting Into “P” (Park)” in the Index. If you are parking
on
a hill, or, if you’re pulling a trailer, also see, “Parking on
Hills” or “Towing
a nailer” in the Index.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in
“P” (Park) range before starting the
engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
You have to
fully amlv your regular brakes before you can shift from “P” (Park) when
the ignition key is in the “Run” position.
If you cannot shift out of “P”
(Park), ease pressure on the shift lever
- push the shift lever all the way
into
“P” (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift
lever into the gear you wish. See “Shifting Out
of ‘P’ (Park)” in this part.
R (Reverse)
Use this gear to bacK
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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.
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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.
A CAUTION:
Shifting out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while your engine is
“racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your
foot
is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly.
You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t
shift out of
“P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while your engine is
racing.
@ 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 km/h), push your accelerator
pedal about halfway down.
- Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all
the way down.
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.

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This is like a, but you never go into Overdrive.
Here are some times you might choose
“3” instead of a:
- 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
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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.
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against
a solid object. You could damage your transaxlc.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle the]
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P-NG BRAKE
To set the parking brake:
Hold the 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 have 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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* See “Parking on Hills” in the Index. That section
shows how to turn your front wheels.