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:
Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the
center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt for more information.
The la ...
Automatic Door Locks
Vehicles with an automatic lock/unlock feature enable you to program the vehicle's
power door locks. This feature can be programmed through the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
See Vehicle Pe ...
Power Liftgate Operation
On vehicles with a power liftgate, the switch is on the overhead console.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power feature. The taillamps will
flash and a chime will sound when the power lif ...
