Parking Over Things; That Burn; Extended Parking - Cadillac XT5 2017 Owner's Manual

The shift lock control is always
functional except in the case of an
uncharged or low voltage (less than
9-volt) battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. See Jump Starting 0 290.
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
3. Press the gear lever button on
the side of gear lever.
4. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
5. The P indicator will turn white
and the gear indicator on the
gear lever will turn red when the
vehicle is no longer in P (Park).
6. After releasing the gear lever, it
will return to the centre position.
If the vehicle cannot shift from
P (Park), a Driver Information Centre
(DIC) message will be displayed. See
your dealer for service.

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 better not to park with the
vehicle running. If the vehicle is left
while running, follow the proper steps
to be sure the vehicle will not move
and there is adequate ventilation. See
Shifting Into Park 0 184 and Engine
Exhaust 0 186.
If the vehicle is left in P (Park) while
running and the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter is outside the
vehicle, the vehicle will turn off after
one hour.
DRIVING AND OPERATING
If the vehicle is left in P (Park) while
running and the RKE transmitter is
inside, the vehicle will run for two
hours. At the end of the second hour,
the vehicle will turn off.
The timer will reset if the vehicle is
taken out of P (Park) while it is
running.
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