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:
Passenger Sensing System
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position.
The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the instrument panel when
the vehicle is started.
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Audio operation precautions
Radio
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and push the radio band select
button to turn on the radio. If you listen to
the radio with the engine not running, the
ignition switc ...
Maximum load limits
Maximum trailer loads
Never allow the total trailer load to exceed
the value specified in the “Towing load/
specification” later in this section. The total
trailer load equals trailer weigh ...
