Cadillac 2013 Caddilac CTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (25,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/18/12Driving and Operating 9-25Running the VehicleWhile ParkedIt is better not to park with theengine running.If the vehicle is left with the enginerunning, follow the proper steps tobe sure the vehicle will not move.See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑22and Engine Exhaust on page 9‑24.If the vehicle has a manualtransmission, see Parking (ManualTransmission) on page 9‑23.If parking on a hill and pulling atrailer, see Driving Characteristicsand Towing Tips on page 9‑53.AutomaticTransmissionThe shift lever is on the centerconsole between the front seats.There are several different positionsfor the shift lever.P (Park): This position locks therear wheels. Use this position whenstarting the engine because thevehicle cannot move easily.{ WARNINGIt is dangerous to get out of thevehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin P (Park) with the parking brakefirmly set. The vehicle can roll.Do not leave the vehicle when theengine is running unless youhave to. If you have left theengine running, the vehicle canmove suddenly. You or otherscould be injured. To be sure thevehicle will not move, even whenyou are on fairly level ground,always set the parking brake andmove the shift lever to P (Park).See Shifting Into Park onpage 9‑22. If you are pulling atrailer, see Driving Characteristicsand Towing Tips on page 9‑53.