Black plate (28,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 20128-28 Driving and OperatingAutomaticTransmissionThe shift lever is located on thecenter console between thefront 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 whenthe engine is running unlessyou have 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 8‑24. If you are pulling atrailer, see Driving Characteristicsand Towing Tips on page 8‑58.Make sure the shift lever is fully inP (Park) before starting the engine.The vehicle has an electronic shiftlock release system. Fully apply theregular brakes first and then pressthe shift lever button before shiftingfrom P (Park) when the ignitionkey is in ON/RUN. If you cannotshift out of P (Park), ease pressureon the shift lever and push the shiftlever all the way into P (Park) asyou maintain brake application.Then press the shift lever buttonand move the shift lever intoanother gear. See Shifting outof Park on page 8‑25.Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse)while the vehicle is movingforward could damage thetransmission. The repairs wouldnot be covered by the vehiclewarranty. Shift to R (Reverse)only after the vehicle is stopped.R (Reverse): Use this gear toback up.At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse)can be used to rock the vehicleback and forth to get out of snow,ice, or sand without damaging yourtransmission. See If the Vehicle IsStuck on page 8‑11 for additionalinformation.
