Parking - Cadillac 2015 SRX Owner's Manual

9-20 Driving and Operating
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
3. Press the shift lever button.
4. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
If you still are unable to shift out of
P (Park):
1. Fully release the shift lever
button.
2. Hold the brake pedal down and
press the gear lever button
again.
3. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
If you still cannot move the gear
lever from P (Park), consult your
dealer or a professional towing
service.

Parking

Warning
Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust
system could ignite the surface.
Always apply parking brake. See
Parking Brake or Electric Parking
Brake.
Switch off the engine.
If the vehicle is on a level surface
or uphill slope, engage 1 (First)
gear or set the selector lever to
P (Park) before switching off the
ignition. On an uphill slope, turn
the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage R (Reverse) gear
or set the selector lever to
Warning (Continued)
P (Park) before switching off the
ignition. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
Switch off the ignition. Turn the
steering wheel until the steering
wheel lock engages. Turn the
ignition key to position OFF and
remove it. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is felt
to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever
is in the P (Park) position.
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