2009 Cadillac CTS-V Owner's Manual - Page 115

Automatic Transmission Operation The shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. There are several different positions for the shift lever. { CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-48. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 4-29. Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply the regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. 2-37