Manual Mode (Mechanical Shifter) - Cadillac CT4 2023 Owner's Manual

Caution
A transmission hot message may display
if the automatic transmission fluid is too
hot. Driving under this condition can
damage the vehicle. Stop and idle the
engine to cool the automatic
transmission fluid. This message clears
when the transmission fluid has cooled
sufficiently.
D : This position is for normal driving.
If more power is needed for passing, press
the accelerator pedal down.
To shift into D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift
lever back.
If the vehicle is in P (Park) press the
shift lock release button while pulling
the shift lever back.
D will illuminate in red.
After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position.
To shift out of D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position.
Downshifting the transmission in slippery
road conditions could result in skidding. See
Skidding under Loss of Control 0 183.
Caution
Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle
in one place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage the
transmission. The repair will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. If the
vehicle is stuck, do not spin the tires.
When stopping on a hill, use the brakes
to hold the vehicle in place.
Manual Mode (Mechanical
Shifter)
Tap Shift
Caution
Driving with the engine at a high rpm
without upshifting while using Tap Shift,
could damage the vehicle. Always upshift
when necessary while using Tap Shift.
Driving and Operating
Vehicles with Tap Shift have controls on the
back of the steering wheel to manually shift
the automatic transmission.
To enter Permanent Tap Shift Mode:
1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) to
M (Manual Mode). While in Tap Shift
Mode, the M on the instrument cluster
will become highlighted, and the current
gear is indicated.
2. Tap the left control to downshift, and
the right control to upshift. To shift to
the lowest available gear, press and hold
the left control.
3. To exit, move the shift lever back to
D (Drive).
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