Automatic Transmission - Cadillac XT5 2017 Owner's Manual

Automatic Transmission

The shift pattern is displayed in the
top of the gear lever. The selected gear
position will illuminate red on the
gear lever, while all others will be
displayed in white. If the shift is not
immediate, as in very cold conditions,
the indicator on the gear lever may
flash until it is fully engaged.
The gear lever always starts from a
centre position, represented by an
amber dot on the shift pattern. After
releasing the gear lever, it will return
to the centre position.
The transmission does not operate
when the vehicle is off.
If the vehicle is in ACC/ACCESSORY,
the transmission can be shifted into
P (Park).
If the vehicle is turned to LOCK/OFF
while at a relatively high vehicle
speed, the transmission will
automatically shift to N (Neutral).
Once the vehicle is stopped, P (Park)
can be selected.
P : This position locks the front
wheels. It is the best position to use
when you start the engine because the
vehicle cannot move easily.
DRIVING AND OPERATING
Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the transmission is not
fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly applied. The vehicle
can roll.
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 apply
the parking brake and place the
transmission into P (Park). See
Shifting Into Park 0 184 and Driving
Characteristics and Towing
Tips 0 226.
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