Cadillac 2013 Caddilac CTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (23,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/18/12Driving and Operating 9-23Shifting out of ParkThis vehicle is equipped with anelectronic shift lock release system.The shift lock release isdesigned to:. Prevent ignition key removalunless the shift lever is inP (Park) with the shift leverbutton fully released, for vehicleswith key access.. Prevent movement of the shiftlever out of P (Park), unless theignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brakepedal is applied.The shift lock release is alwaysfunctional except in the case of anuncharged or low voltage (less than9 volt) battery.If the vehicle has an unchargedbattery or a battery with low voltage,try charging or jump starting thebattery. See Jump Starting onpage 10‑101 for more information.To shift out of P (Park):1. Apply the brake pedal.2. Release the parking brake. SeeParking Brake (Electric) onpage 9‑33 or Parking Brake(Manual) on page 9‑33.3. Press the shift lever button.4. 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.Parking (ManualTransmission)Before getting out of the vehicle,place the shift lever in R (Reverse)and firmly apply the parking brake.For vehicles with the key accessignition, turn the ignition key to OFF/LOCK, and remove the key. SeeIgnition Positions (Keyless Access)on page 9‑15 or Ignition Positions(Key Access) on page 9‑17 for moreinformation.For vehicles with the keyless accessignition, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the keylessaccess transmitter.If towing a trailer, see DrivingCharacteristics and Towing Tips onpage 9‑53.