2012 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - Page 31

Driving and Operating 9-7 Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. WARNING (Continued) However, once the brake pedal is released, the vehicle can move. The vehicle's engine can also restart at any time. Shift to P (Park) and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF, before exiting the vehicle. Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑5. If pulling a trailer, see "Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips" in the owner manual. Automatic Transmission The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. There are several different positions for the shift lever. { WARNING Exiting the vehicle, without first shifting into P (Park), may cause the vehicle to move, and you or others can be seriously injured. Because the vehicle has the Automatic Engine Start/Stop feature, the vehicle's engine might seem to be shut off when you come to a complete stop. (Continued) See "Range Selection Mode" in this section. 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.