Black plate (27,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012Driving and Operating 9-27{ WARNINGIt can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the automatictransmission shift lever is not fullyin P (Park) with the parking brakefirmly set. The vehicle can roll. Donot leave the vehicle when theengine is running unless youhave 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).Follow the proper steps to be surethe vehicle will not move. SeeShifting Into Park on page 9‑23.If parking on a hill and pulling atrailer, see Driving Characteristicsand Towing Tips on page 9‑56.AutomaticTransmissionThe shift lever is located on thecenter console between the frontseats.There are several different positionsfor the shift lever.P (Park): This position locks therear wheels. Use this position whenstarting the engine because thevehicle cannot move easily.{ 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 9‑23. If you are pulling atrailer, see Driving Characteristicsand Towing Tips on page 9‑56.Make sure the shift lever is fully inP (Park) before starting the engine.The vehicle has an electronic shiftlock release system. Fully apply theregular brakes first and then press
