Shifting Into Park - Cadillac 2011 Escalade Hybrid Manual

Shifting Into Park

WARNING
It can be 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. 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, use the steps
that follow. With four-wheel drive,
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if the transfer case is in
N (Neutral), the vehicle will be
free to roll, even if the shift lever
is in P (Park). So, be sure the
transfer case is in a drive
gear not in N (Neutral). If you
are pulling a trailer, see Driving
Characteristics and Towing Tips
in the owner manual.
1. Hold the brake pedal down, then
set the parking brake.
See Parking Brake in the
owner manual.
2. Move the shift lever into the
P (Park) position by pulling the
shift lever toward you and
moving it up as far as it will go.
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3. Be sure the transfer case
(if equipped) is in a drive
gear not in N (Neutral).
4. Turn the ignition key to
LOCK/OFF.
5. Remove the key and take it with
you. If you can leave the vehicle
with the ignition key in your
hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).
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