Black plate (28,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/119-28 Driving and OperatingIf the vehicle has an unchargedbattery or a battery with low voltage,try charging or jump starting thebattery. See Jump Starting onpage 10‑88 for more information.To shift out of P (Park) use thefollowing:1. Apply the brake pedal.2. Move the shift lever to thedesired position.If you still are unable to shift out ofP (Park):1. Ease the pressure on the shiftlever.2. While holding down the brakepedal, press the shift lever allthe way into P (Park).3. Move the shift lever to thedesired position.If you are still having a problemshifting, then have the vehicleserviced soon.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.Active Fuel Management ®Vehicles with V8 engines may haveActive Fuel Management™. Thissystem allows the engine to operateon either all or half of its cylinders,depending on the driving conditions.When less power is required, suchas cruising at a constant vehiclespeed, the system will operate inthe half cylinder mode, allowing thevehicle to achieve better fueleconomy. When greater powerdemands are required, such asaccelerating from a stop, passing,or merging onto a freeway, thesystem will maintain full-cylinderoperation.If the vehicle has an Active FuelManagement™ indicator, see DriverInformation Center (DIC) onpage 5‑23 for more information onusing this display.
