Shifting Out Of Park; Shifter); Parking (Manual Transmission); Parking Over Things That Burn - Cadillac CT4 2023 Owner's Manual

208 Driving and Operating
If equipped, the Buckle to Drive feature may
prevent shifting from P (Park). See Buckle To
Drive 0 38.
If the shift lever will not move from P (Park),
consult your dealer or a professional towing
service.
Shifting out of Park (Electronic

Shifter)

This vehicle is equipped with an electronic
transmission. The shift lock release button is
designed to prevent inadvertent shifting out
of P (Park).
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Ensure the engine is running.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Press and hold the shift lock release
button on the shift lever.
4. Move the shift lever to the desired
position. For N (Neutral) hold the lever in
the N (Neutral) position until the N
indicator illuminates red.
5. The P indicator will turn white and the
gear indicator 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 equipped, the Buckle to Drive feature may
prevent shifting from P (Park). See Buckle To
Drive 0 38.
If the vehicle cannot shift from P (Park), a
Driver Information Center (DIC) message
may be displayed. Check that the ignition is
on, the engine is running, the brake pedal is
applied, and the shift lock release button is
pressed when you are attempting to shift
out of P (Park). If all of these are met but
the vehicle will not shift out of P (Park), see
your dealer for service.

Parking (Manual Transmission)

Warning
If the vehicle has a manual transmission,
never get out of the vehicle without first
moving the shift lever into 1st or
R (Reverse), setting the parking brake and
turning the ignition off. The vehicle can
roll, which could cause serious injury or
death.

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 best not to park with the vehicle
running. If the vehicle is left running, be
sure it will not move and there is adequate
ventilation.
See Shifting Into Park (Mechanical Shifter)
0 206 or Shifting Into Park (Electronic
Shifter) 0 206 and Engine Exhaust 0 209.
If the vehicle is left parked and running with
the remote key outside the vehicle, it will
continue to run for up to 15 minutes.
If the vehicle is left parked and running with
the remote key inside the vehicle, it will
continue to run for up to 30 minutes.
The vehicle could turn off sooner if it is
parked on a hill, due to lack of
available fuel.