Black plate (23,1)Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12Driving and Operating 9-23To shift out of P (Park):1. Apply the brake pedal.2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.3. Release the parking brake. SeeParking Brake (Electric) onpage 9‑30 or Parking Brake(Manual) on page 9‑33.4. Press the shift lever button.5. Move the shift lever.If unable to shift out of P (Park):1. Fully release the shift leverbutton.2. While holding down the brakepedal, press the shift leverbutton again.3. Move the shift lever.If the shift lever will not move fromP (Park), consult your dealer or aprofessional towing service.ParkingIf the vehicle has a manualtransmission, before getting out ofthe vehicle, move the shift lever intoR (Reverse) if parking on a downhillslope. On a level surface or anuphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. Applythe parking brake. Turn the wheelstoward the curb for a downhill slope,or away from the curb for an uphillslope. Once the shift lever has beenplaced into gear with the clutchpedal pressed in, turn the ignition toLOCK/OFF, and release the clutch.If parking on a hill, or if the vehicleis pulling a trailer, see DrivingCharacteristics and Towing Tips onpage 9‑70.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.
