2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files 2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
Automatic Transmission OperationThere are several differentpositions for the shift lever.PARK (P): This position locks the transmission driveshaft. It’s the best position to use when you start theengine because your vehicle can’t move easily.CAUTION:It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if theshift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine isrunning unless you have to. If you have left theengine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure yourvehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairlylevel ground, always set your parking brake andmove the shift lever to PARK (P).See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index.If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer”in the Index.Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) beforestarting the engine.2-25
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lockcontrol system. You have to fully apply the regularbrakes before you can shift from PARK (P) whenthe ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift out ofPARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push theshift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintainbrake application. Then move the shift lever into thegear you wish. See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” inthis section.REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see“Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.NEUTRAL (N): The engine doesn’t connect withthe wheels when driving in NEUTRAL (N). UseNEUTRAL (N) to restart your vehicle when you’realready moving or when your vehicle is being towed.CAUTION:Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) whileyour engine is “racing” (running at high speed) isdangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on thebrake pedal, your vehicle could move veryrapidly. You could lose control and hit people orobjects. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.NOTICE:Damage to the transmission caused by shiftingout of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with theengine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.2-26
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Automatic Transmission OperationThere are several differentpositions for the shift lever.PARK (P): This position locks the transmission driveshaft. It’s the best position to use when you start theengine because your vehicle can’t move easily.CAUTION:It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if theshift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine isrunning unless you have to. If you have left theengine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure yourvehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairlylevel ground, always set your parking brake andmove the shift lever to PARK (P).See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index.If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer”in the Index.Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) beforestarting the engine.2-25
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