2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - Page 220

Driving and Operating If torque lock does occur, your vehicle may need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle to relieve the parking pawl pressure, so you can shift out of P (Park). If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9-64. 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 10-75. To shift out of P (Park): 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. 2. Apply the brake pedal. 3. Press the shift lever button. 4. 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. Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. 9-21 If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer or a professional towing service. Parking over Things That Burn Shifting out of Park This vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission shift lock control system. The shift lock control is designed to prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN and the brake pedal is applied. The shift lock control is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9-volt) battery. { Warning Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.