Black plate (26,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 20129-26 Driving and OperatingShifting out of ParkThis vehicle is equipped with anelectronic shift lock release system.The shift lock release isdesigned to:. Prevent ignition key removalunless the shift lever is inP (Park) with the shift leverbutton fully released, for vehicleswith key access.. Prevent movement of the shiftlever out of P (Park), unlessthe ignition is in ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY and thebrake pedal is applied.The shift lock release is alwaysfunctional except in the case of anuncharged or low voltage (less than9 volt) battery.If the vehicle has an unchargedbattery or a battery with low voltage,try charging or jump starting thebattery. See Jump Starting onpage 10110 for more information.To shift out of P (Park):1. Apply the brake pedal.2. Release the parking brake.See Parking Brake (Electric) onpage 937 or Parking Brake(Manual) on page 936.3. Press the shift lever button.4. Move the shift lever.If unable to shift out of P (Park):1. Fully release the shift leverbutton.2. While holding down the brakepedal, press the shift leverbutton again.3. Move the shift lever.If the shift lever will not move fromP (Park), consult your dealer or aprofessional towing service.Parking(Manual Transmission)Before getting out of the vehicle,place the shift lever in R (Reverse)and firmly apply the parking brake.For vehicles with the key accessignition, turn the ignition key toOFF/LOCK, and remove the key.See Ignition Positions (Key Access)on page 917 or Ignition Positions(Keyless Access) on page 919 formore information.For vehicles with the keylessaccess ignition, turn the ignition toLOCK/OFF and remove the keylessaccess transmitter.If towing a trailer, see DrivingCharacteristics and Towing Tips onpage 957.
