Shifting Into Park (P) - Cadillac 2008 CTS Owner's Manual

Shifting Into PARK (P)

(Automatic Transmission)
CAUTION:
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It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground, use
the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer,
see Towing a Trailer on page 4-29.
Use this procedure to shift into PARK (P):
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake.
See Parking Brake on page 2-43 for more
information.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the
button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all
the way toward the front of the vehicle.
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3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
4. For vehicles with key access, remove the key and
take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with
the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in
PARK (P). Vehicles with the keyless access system,
take the keyless access transmitter with you.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running (Automatic Transmission)
CAUTION:
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It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with
the engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine
running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
You or others could be injured. Do not leave
your vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave your automatic transmission vehicle
with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in
PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before
you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever