Black plate (26,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 20119-26 Driving and OperatingAutomaticTransmissionThe shift lever is located on thecenter console between the frontseats.There are several different positionsfor the shift lever.P (Park): This position locks thefront wheels. It is the best positionto use when you start the enginebecause the vehicle cannot moveeasily.{ WARNINGIt is dangerous to get out of thevehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin P (Park) with the parking brakefirmly set. The vehicle can roll.Do not leave the vehicle whenthe engine is running unlessyou have to. If you have left theengine running, the vehicle canmove suddenly. You or otherscould be injured. To be sure thevehicle will not move, even whenyou are on fairly level ground,always set the parking brake andmove the shift lever to P (Park).See Shifting Into Park onpage 9‑22. If you are pulling atrailer, see Driving Characteristicsand Towing Tips on page 9‑54.Make sure the shift lever is fully inP (Park) before starting the engine.The vehicle has an automatictransmission shift lock controlsystem. You must fully apply theregular brakes first and then pressthe shift lever button before you canshift from P (Park) when the ignitionis in ON/RUN. If you cannot shiftout of P (Park), ease pressure onthe shift lever and push the shiftlever all the way into P (Park) asyou maintain brake application.Then press the shift lever buttonand move the shift lever intoanother gear. See Shifting Out ofPark on page 9‑24.
