Black plate (19,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012Driving and Operating 9-19The key lock release is designed toprevent ignition key removal unlessthe shift lever is in P (Park).The key lock release is alwaysfunctional except in the case of anuncharged or low voltage (less than9‐volt) battery. If the vehicle has anuncharged battery or a battery withlow voltage, try charging or jumpstarting the battery. See JumpStarting on page 10‑110.If charging or jump starting thebattery does not work, locate thehole below the ignition lock. Insert aflat bladed tool or another key fromthe key chain into the opening.When the lever can be felt, actuatethe lever away from the driver, andremove the key from the ignition.Ignition Positions(Keyless Access)The ignition control knob can beturned to four different positions.To shift out of P (Park), theignition must be in ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY and the regularbrake pedal must be applied.Using a tool to force the ignitioncontrol knob from its cylinder coulddamage it.Make sure the keyless accesstransmitter is inside the vehiclewhen trying to turn the ignitioncontrol knob.A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle isstopped, turn the ignition switch toLOCK/OFF to turn the engine off.Retained Accessory Power (RAP)will remain active. See RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) onpage 9‑23.The ignition control knob cannotbe removed from the vehicle.The keyless access transmittermust be inside the vehicle to startthe engine. This position locks theignition and shift lever on automatictransmission vehicles, and theignition and steering wheel onmanual transmission vehicles.Do not turn the engine off when thevehicle is moving. This will cause aloss of power assist in the brakeand steering systems and disablethe airbags.
