Reverse Lockout
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The reverse lockout system is a safety feature which prevents an inadvertent shift into reverse at speeds above 5 km/h (3 mph). With the ignition ON, battery voltage is supplied directly to the reverse lockout solenoid from the HTD/COOL/IGN3 fuse. At forward speeds above 5 km/h (3 mph), the ECM commands the reverse lockout solenoid ON by grounding the control circuit of the solenoid. This energizes the solenoid and mechanically prevents the shift lever from going from NEUTRAL into the REVERSE position. At forward speeds below 5 km/h (3 mph), the ECM commands the reverse lockout solenoid OFF, de-energizing the solenoid, which allows the shift lever to move into the REVERSE position.