Black plate (17,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012Driving and Operating 9-17Ignition Positions(Key Access)The ignition switch can be turned tofour different positions.To shift out of P (Park), the ignitionswitch must be in ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY and the brakepedal must be applied.Notice: Using a tool to force thekey from its cylinder could causedamage or break the key. Use thecorrect key and turn the key onlywith your hand. Make sure thekey is all the way in. If it is andyou have a manual transmissionvehicle, turn the steering wheelleft and right while you turn thekey hard. If none of this works,then the vehicle needs service.A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle isstopped, turn the ignition switch toLOCK/OFF to turn the engine off.Retained Accessory Power (RAP)will remain active. See RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) onpage 923 for more information.This is the only position in which thekey can be removed. This positionlocks the ignition and shift lever onautomatic transmission vehicles,and the ignition and steering wheelon manual transmission vehicles.Do not turn the engine off when thevehicle is moving. This will cause aloss of power assist in the brakeand steering systems and disablethe airbags.If the vehicle must be shut off in anemergency:1. Brake using a firm and steadypressure. Do not pump thebrakes repeatedly. This maydeplete power assist, requiringincreased brake pedal force.2. Shift the vehicle to neutral.This can be done while thevehicle is moving. After shiftingto neutral, firmly apply thebrakes and steer the vehicle toa safe location.3. Come to a complete stop.Shift to P (Park) with anautomatic transmission,or Neutral with a manualtransmission. Turn the ignitionto LOCK/OFF.4. Set the parking brake.See Parking Brake (Electric) onpage 937 or Parking Brake(Manual) on page 936.
