Black plate (27,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-27in the transmission. Then youshould be able to pull the shift leverout of P (Park).Shifting out of ParkThis vehicle is equipped withan electronic shift lock releasesystem. The shift lock release isdesigned to:. Prevent ignition key removalunless the shift lever is inP (Park) with the shift leverbutton fully released.. Prevent movement of the shiftlever out of P (Park), unless theignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regularbrake 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 10‑88 for more information.To shift out of P (Park) use thefollowing:1. Apply the brake pedal.2. Move the shift lever to thedesired position.If you still are unable to shift out ofP (Park):1. Ease the pressure on the shiftlever.2. While holding down the brakepedal, press the shift lever allthe way into P (Park).3. Move the shift lever to thedesired position.If you are still having a problemshifting, then have the vehicleserviced soon.Parking over ThingsThat Burn{ WARNINGThings that can burn could touchhot exhaust parts under thevehicle and ignite. Do not parkover papers, leaves, dry grass,or other things that can burn.Active Fuel Management ®Vehicles with V8 engines may haveActive Fuel Management™. Thissystem allows the engine to operateon either all or half of its cylinders,depending on the driving conditions.
