Shift Lock Release - Cadillac SRX 2004 Owner's Manual

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for
normal driving. If you need more power for passing,
and you're:
•
Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
•
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator all the way down.
The transmission will shift down to a lower gear
and have more power.
Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle
in one place on a hill using only the accelerator
pedal may damage the transmission. If you
are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on
a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
FOURTH (4): This position is also used for normal
driving. However, it offers more power and lower fuel
economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D).
Here are examples for using FOURTH (4) instead of
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D).
•
When driving on hilly, winding roads.
•
When going down a steep hill.

Shift Lock Release

If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low
voltage, you can still shift the vehicle into PARK (P)
and remove the ignition key. Use the following
procedure to release the shift lever:
2. Using a narrow, pointed tool, press down on the
mechanism under the cap so that you can move
the shift lever.
1. Use a tool to remove
the cap with the lock
symbol located
next to the shift lever.
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