Shifting Out Of Park - Cadillac CT5 2020 Owner's Manual

Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-13060107) - 2020 -
CRC - 8/29/19
166 DRIVING AND OPERATING
2. Press the button on top of the
shift lever to shift into P (Park).
See Automatic Transmission
0 169.
3. The P indicator on the shift lever
will turn red when the vehicle is
in P (Park).
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running
Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
It could overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. 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 set
Warning (Continued)
the parking brake and move the
shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting
Into Park 0 165.
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.

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) battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. See Jump Starting 0 283.
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 service.