Black plate (33,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012Vehicle Care 10-333. With the engine off, turn theignition on, but do not start theengine. Without applying theregular brake, try to move theshift lever out of P (Park) withnormal effort. If the shift levermoves out of P (Park), contactyour dealer for service.Ignition TransmissionLock CheckWhile parked, and with the parkingbrake set, try to turn the ignition toLOCK/OFF in each shift leverposition.. The ignition should turn toLOCK/OFF only when the shiftlever is in P (Park).. With the key access ignitionsystem, the ignition key shouldcome out only in LOCK/OFF.See Ignition Positions (KeyAccess) on page 9‑17 or IgnitionPositions (Keyless Access) onpage 9‑19.Contact your dealer if service isrequired.Park Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check{ WARNINGWhen you are doing this check,the vehicle could begin to move.You or others could be injuredand property could be damaged.Make sure there is room in frontof the vehicle in case it begins toroll. Be ready to apply the regularbrake at once should the vehiclebegin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with thevehicle facing downhill. Keepingyour foot on the regular brake,set the parking brake.. To check the parking brake'sholding ability: With the enginerunning and the transmission inN (Neutral), slowly remove footpressure from the regular brakepedal. Do this until the vehicle isheld by the parking brake only.. To check the P (Park)mechanism's holding ability:With the engine running, shift toP (Park). Then release theparking brake followed by theregular brake.Contact your dealer if service isrequired.
