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Shifting into park (p), Shifting into park (p) -36, Caution – Cadillac 2008 SRX User Manual

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Shifting Into PARK (P)

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CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with
the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can
roll. If you have left the engine running, the
vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will
not move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, use the steps that follow. If you are
pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer
on
page 4-41
.

Use this procedure to shift into PARK (P):

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing the

button on the front of the shift lever while pushing
the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.
Release the button.

3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal

down, set the parking brake with your left foot.
See Parking Brake on page 2-34 for more
information.

4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.

5. Remove the key from the ignition switch and take it

with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the key
in your hand, the vehicle is in PARK (P).

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