2004 Cadillac CTS-V Owner's Manual - Page 101

Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: 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 4-38. To shift into PARK (P), use the following steps: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: • Press the button on the front of the shift lever as you push the shift lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle into PARK (P). Release the button. • With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake with your left foot. See Parking Brake on page 2-34 for more information. 3. Turn the key to OFF. 4. Remove the key from the ignition switch and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the key in your hand, the vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-35