Manual Mode - Cadillac XT4 2023 Owner's Manual

194 Driving and Operating
D : This position is for normal driving.
If more power is needed for overtaking,
press the accelerator pedal down.
To shift into D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. From the centre position, move the gear
lever back.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), press the
shift lock release button while pulling
the gear lever back.
D will illuminate in red.
After releasing the gear lever, it will
return to the centre position.
To shift out of D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the gear lever, it will
return to the centre position.
Downshifting the transmission in slippery
road conditions could result in skidding. See
Skidding under Loss of Control 0 170.
Caution
Spinning the tyres or holding the vehicle
in one place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage the
transmission. The repair will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. If the
vehicle is stuck, do not spin the tyres.
When stopping on a hill, use the brakes
to hold the vehicle in place.
Engine speeds may be increased while
driving at motorway speeds while the
engine is still warming up.

Manual Mode

Tap Shift
Caution
Driving with the engine at a high rpm
without upshifting while using Tap Shift,
could damage the vehicle. Always upshift
when necessary while using Tap Shift.
If equipped, vehicles with Tap Shift have
controls on the back of the steering wheel
to manually shift the automatic
transmission.
Permanent Tap Shift Mode
To enter Permanent Tap Shift Mode:
1. With the vehicle in D (Drive), pull back
on the gear lever to activate M (Manual
Mode). The M in the shift pattern will
illuminate in red, and the D will switch
to white.
2. After releasing the gear lever, it will
return to the centre position.