2003 Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual - Page 94

Steering Column Ignition Lock Release (Automatic Transmission Only) If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low voltage, you can still release the ignition lock and remove the key. Use the following procedure to release the shift lever: 1. Locate the plastic screw head on the underside of the plastic cover for the steering column. 2. Insert a flat, thin object into the slot and turn it until the plastic piece detaches from the steering column cover. 3. Insert a narrow, pointed object into the hole in the steering column cover and press the spring. 4. Then, turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key. 2-26