Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual page 245

AKENG44_Escalade Page 245 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM
P R N D M
There are several different shift
positions for your gear lever.
P (Park)
This locks your rear wheels. Use
this position to park the vehicle
and when starting the engine.
Apply the regular brakes fully
before you shift out of P (Park).
See "Shift Lock Control System"
later in this section for more
information.
CAUTION
Avoid leaving your vehicle while
the engine is running.
If you are not in an idling
vehicle, the engine could
overheat and even catch fire.
You or others could be injured.
Do not let the engine run when
you are not in the vehicle.
Section 3
CAUTION
If you do not park your vehicle
properly, it can roll. If you leave
the engine running, it could
move quickly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle does not move, follow
the steps below.
• Set the parking brake and
apply the regular brake pedal.
• Shift into P (Park).
• Turn off the ignition and
remove the key.
See "Vehicle Parking" later
in this section for more
information.
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