Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9087647) - 2016 - crc - 5/4/15192 Driving and OperatingIf you have to leave the vehicle withthe engine running, be sure thevehicle is in P (Park) and theparking brake is firmly set beforeyou leave it. After you have movedthe shift lever into P (Park), holddown the regular brake pedal. See ifyou can move the shift lever awayfrom P (Park) without first pulling ittoward you. If you can, it means thatthe shift lever was not fully lockedinto P (Park).Torque LockTorque lock is when the weight ofthe vehicle puts too much force onthe parking pawl in thetransmission. This happens whenparking on a hill and shifting thetransmission into P (Park) is notdone properly and then it is difficultto shift out of P (Park). To preventtorque lock, set the parking brakeand then shift into P (Park). To findout how, see "Shifting Into P (Park)"listed previously.If torque lock does occur, yourvehicle may need to be pusheduphill by another vehicle to relievethe parking pawl pressure, so youcan shift out of P (Park).If you are towing a trailer andparking on a hill, see DrivingCharacteristics and Towing Tips0 229.Shifting out of ParkThis vehicle is equipped with anautomatic transmission shift lockcontrol system. The shift lockcontrol is designed to preventmovement of the shift lever out ofP (Park), unless the ignition is inON/RUN and the brake pedal isapplied.The shift lock control 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 - NorthAmerica 0 314.To shift out of P (Park):1. Apply the brake pedal.2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.3. Press the shift lever button.4. Move the shift lever to thedesired position.If you still are unable to shift out ofP (Park):1. Fully release the shift leverbutton.2. Hold the brake pedal down andpress the shift lever buttonagain.3. Move the shift lever to thedesired position.If you still cannot move the shiftlever from P (Park), consult yourdealer or a professional towingservice.
