2009 Cadillac CTS-V Owner's Manual - Page 128

If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-48 for more information. To shift out of P (Park) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Then press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you get out of the vehicle, place the shift lever in R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. For vehicles with the key access ignition, turn the ignition key to OFF/LOCK, press the release button and remove the key. See "Key Release Button" under Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 2-32 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 2-33 for more information. For vehicles with the keyless access ignition, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the keyless access transmitter. If you are towing a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 4-29. 2-50