Parking; That Burn; Extended Parking; Parking Over Things That Burn - Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual

198 DRIVING AND OPERATING
2. Release the parking brake. See
Electric Parking Brake 0 204.
3. Press the shift lever button.
4. Move the shift lever.
If unable to shift out of P (Park):
1. Fully release the shift lever
button.
2. While holding down the brake
pedal, press the shift lever
button again.
3. Move the shift lever.
If the shift lever will not move from
P (Park), consult your dealer or a
professional towing service.

Parking

Warning
Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
Warning (Continued)
Always apply parking brake. See
Parking Brake or Electric Parking
Brake.
Switch off the engine.
If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage 1 (First) gear or
set the selector lever to P (Park)
before switching off the ignition. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage R (Reverse) gear or set the
selector lever to P (Park) before
switching off the ignition. Turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
Switch off the ignition. Turn the
steering wheel until the steering
wheel lock engages. Turn the
ignition key to position OFF and
remove it. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is felt
to engage.
Warning (Continued)
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is
in the P (Park) position.
Parking over Things

That Burn

Warning
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the vehicle
and ignite. Do not park over papers,
leaves, dry grass, or other things
that can burn.

Extended Parking

It is better not to park with the
vehicle running. If the vehicle is left
while running, follow the proper steps
to be sure the vehicle will not move
and there is adequate ventilation. See
Shifting Into Park 0 196 and Engine
Exhaust 0 199.