1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE parking brake

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on
your Cadillac, and information on starting, shifting and braking\
.
Also
explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you
if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
KEYS
A CAUTION:
Lmving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is
dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly
injured or even killed.
They could operate power windows or other controls or even
make the vehicle move. If they turned the ignition to “ON” and
moved the shift lever out of V’’ (Park), that would release the
parking brake. Don’t leave the keys in a wehide with young
children.
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P...................................................,.Park
R ................................................. Reverse
N .................................................Neutral
@ ............................................... Overdrive
3 ........................................ Third Gear (Drive)
2 ............................................. Second Gear
1 ................................................ First Gear
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.
A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is
not fully in T* (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 you
have to, If yuu have left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t ~tlove, when you’re an fairly level ground, always
set your parking brake and move the shift lever to ‘&P*’ (Park).
See (‘ Shifting Into T9’ (Park)” in the Index. If you arc parking
on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see Varking on
Wills” or “‘l’oning 8 Railer” in the Index.
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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 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) and also release the shift lever button
on floor shift
console models
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)” in this section.
R (Reverse)
Use this gear to back up.
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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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 couid damage your fmnmxle,
ASss, 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 8 hill.
PmNG BRAKE
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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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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.
A 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.
If vou are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” in the Index. That section
shows how to turn your front wheels.
If YOU are towing a trailer and are Parking on any hill: See “Towing a
Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the
trailer from moving.
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d!h CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicIe if the shift fever is
not fully in rrP’’ (Park) 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, when you’re on fairIy level ground, use the steps
that follow, If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a
trailer, also see “Parking On Hills’’ or “Towing a ’nraikr’’ in the
Index.
Steering Column Sh$ Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this:
0 Pull the lever
toward you.
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Move the lever up
as far as it will go.
3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the
4. Move the ignition key to "Lock."
parking
brake.
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).
Console Shifl Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
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0 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 thc hriikc pcdal doun. set tilt.
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).
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine
running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift Lever is
not fully in ciP’’ (Pork) with the parking brake. firmly set. And, if
you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat
and even catch fire. You or others could be injured, Don’t leave
your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to,
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your
vehicle is in
“P” (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set before you
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