User Manual - Page 171

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Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) -
2020 - CRC - 9/27/19
170 DRIVING AND OPERATING
Warning (Continued)
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
shift to P (Park). See Shifting Into
Park 0 169. If you are towing a
trailer, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips 0 231.
If you have to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, be sure the
vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking
brake is set before you leave it.
If you are towing a trailer and parking
on a hill, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips 0 231.
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an
electronic transmission. The shift lock
release button is designed to prevent
inadvertent shifting out of P (Park)
unless the ignition is on, the brake
pedal is applied, and the shift lock
release button is pressed.
The shift lock control is always
functional except in the case of an
uncharged or low voltage (less than
9-volt) batter y.
If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a batter y with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. See Jump Starting - North
America 0 293.
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Ensure the engine is running.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Press the shift lock release
button.
4. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
5. The P indicator will turn white
and the gear indicator on the
shift lever will turn red when the
vehicle is no longer in P (Park).
6. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center position.
If the vehicle cannot be shifted from
P (Park), a Driver Information Center
(DIC) message, such as CONDITIONS
NOT CORRECT FOR SHIFT, will be
displayed. Ensure the ignition is on,
the engine is running, and the brake
pedal is applied. If the vehicle still will
not shift out of P (Park), see your
dealer for ser vice.
Manual Park Release
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Warning
The transmission will be placed in
N (Neutral) when the manual park
release is pulled. The vehicle can
roll and you or others could be
injured. Ensure the vehicle is on
level ground.
Caution
The manual park release is not
intended to be used for towing.
Damage may result from using the
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