Cadillac 2010 CTS Owner's Manual

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8-24 Driving and Operating. Prevent movement of the shiftlever out of P (Park), unless theignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brakepedal is applied.The shift lock release is alwaysfunctional except in the case of anuncharged or low voltage (less than9 volt) battery.If the vehicle has an unchargedbattery or a battery with low voltage,try charging or jump starting thebattery. See Jump Starting onpage 9‑103 for more information.To shift out of P (Park) use thefollowing:1. Apply the brake pedal.2. Then press the shift lever button.3. Move the shift lever to thedesired position.If you still are unable to shift out ofP (Park):1. Fully release the shift leverbutton.2. While holding down the brakepedal, press the shift leverbutton again.3. Move the shift lever to thedesired position.If you still cannot move the shiftlever from P (Park), consult yourdealer/retailer or a professionaltowing service.Parking (ManualTransmission)Before you get out of the vehicle,place the shift lever in R (Reverse)and firmly apply the parking brake.For vehicles with the key accessignition, turn the ignition key toOFF/LOCK, and remove the key.See Ignition Positions (Key Access)on page 8‑18 or Ignition Positions(Keyless Access) on page 8‑19 formore information.For vehicles with the keylessaccess ignition, turn the ignition toLOCK/OFF and remove the keylessaccess transmitter.If you are towing a trailer, seeTrailer Towing (Except CTS-V) onpage 8‑58 or Trailer Towing(CTS-V) on page 8‑59.Parking Over ThingsThat Burn{ WARNINGThings that can burn could touchhot exhaust parts under thevehicle and ignite. Do not parkover papers, leaves, dry grass,or other things that can burn.