Black plate (23,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 11/18/13Driving and Operating 9-23AutomaticTransmissionThe vehicle may be equipped with a6-speed automatic transmission,or an 8-speed automatictransmission.If the vehicles has engine RPO:. LTG, it is equipped with a6-speed automatic transmissionwith either All-Wheel Drive(AWD) or Rear-WheelDrive (RWD).. LFX and AWD, it is equippedwith a 6-speed automatictransmission. With LFX andRWD, it is equipped with an8-speed automatic transmission.. LF3, it is equipped with an8-speed automatic transmission.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 others(Continued)Warning (Continued)could 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 9-20. If you are pulling atrailer, see Driving Characteristicsand Towing Tips on page 9-65.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 ignition is inON/RUN. If you cannot shift out ofP (Park), ease pressure on the shiftlever and push the shift lever all theway into P (Park) as you maintainbrake application. Then press theshift lever button and move the shiftlever into another gear. See Shiftingout of Park on page 9-21.
