Black plate (23,1)Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-6441895) - 2014 -CRC - 8/7/13Vehicle Care 10-233. For automatic transmissionvehicles, try to start the enginein each gear. The vehicle shouldstart only in P (Park) orN (Neutral). If the vehicle startsin any other position, contactyour dealer for service.For manual gearbox vehicles,put the shift lever in Neutral,push the clutch pedal downhalfway and try to start theengine. The vehicle should startonly when the clutch pedal ispushed down all the way to thefloor. If the vehicle starts whenthe clutch pedal is not pushed allthe way down, contact yourdealer for service.Automatic TransmissionShift Lock ControlFunction Check{ WarningWhen you are doing thisinspection, the vehicle couldmove suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could beinjured.1. Before starting this check, besure there is enough roomaround the vehicle. It should beparked on a level surface.2. Apply the parking brake. Beready to apply the regular brakeimmediately if the vehicle beginsto move.3. With the engine off, turn theignition on, but do not start theengine. Without applying theregular brake, try to move thegear lever out of P (Park) withnormal effort. If the shift levermoves out of P (Park), contactyour dealer for service.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, applythe parking brake.. To check the parking brake'sholding ability: With the enginerunning and the transmission inN (Neutral), slowly remove foot
