Cadillac Escalade: Shifting Into Park
WARNING
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips .
1. Hold the brake pedal down, then set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the
engine is turned off:
Audio System
Power Windows
OnStar System (if equipped)
Sunroof (if equipped)
These feat ...
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running
WARNING
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle
could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. And, if ...
See also:
Radio(s)
Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port
: Press to turn the system on and
off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped.
: Select radio st ...
File System and Naming
The song name that displays is the song name contained in the ID3 tag.
If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, the radio displays the file name
without the extension (such as .mp3) as the t ...
Vehicle Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the
vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct
the condition.
Multiple messages may ...
