Cadillac Escalade: 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 you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set. After the shift lever is moved into P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park).
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, t ...
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle can put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transmission. It might be diffi ...
See also:
Security systems
Your vehicle has two types of security
systems, as follows:
► Vehicle security system► INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indi ...
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and
tire balancing will not be necessary o ...
Rear-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts
WARNING
► The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used
when installing a child restraint. Failure
to use the ALR mode will result in the
child restr ...