2006 Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual - Page 108

Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26 for more information. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), release the button on the shift lever and ease the pressure on the shift lever. Push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) while pushing the button on the shift lever as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the desired gear. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you get out of your vehicle, place the shift lever in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to OFF, press the release button and remove the key. See "Key Release Button" under Ignition Positions on page 2-22 for more information. If you are towing a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-39. 2-36