Shifting Out Of Park (P); Parking Over Things That Burn - Cadillac 2007 Escalade EXT Owner's Manual

Shifting Out of Park (P)

Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift
lock control system which locks the shift lever
in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the LOCK.
You have to fully apply your regular brakes
first and then press the shifter lever button before
you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition
is in RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 129.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the
way up into PARK (P) as you maintain brake
application. Then press the shift lever button and
move the shift lever into another gear.
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Parking Over Things That Burn

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