Cadillac 2003 DeVille User Manual

Torque Lsck
If you are parking on a hill ai-id you don’! shift yow
transaxle into PARK (P) 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 PARK
(PI. This is called “torque lock.”
To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and
then shift into PARK
(P) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat. To find out how, see
Shifting Into Park (P)
on page 2-34.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have
another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of
the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle,
so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Your vehicle
has an automatic transaxle shift lock
control system. You have to fully apply your regular
brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when
the ignition is ON. See
Automatic Transaxle Operation
on page
2-27.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P)l ease the pressure
on the shift lever. Push the shift lever all the way
into PARK
(P) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you want.
If you
ever hold the pedal down but still can’t shift out of
PARK (P),
try the following:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY. Open and
close the driver’s door
to turn off the RAP feature.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you
5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
want.
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Cadillac 2003 DeVille Specifications

General

Brand	Cadillac
Model	2003 DeVille
Category	Automobile
Language	English