Shifting into park (p), Shifting into park (p) -28, Caution – Cadillac 2004 XLR User Manual

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Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.

If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see
Towing a Trailer on page 4-37.

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.

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

set the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever

into PARK (P) by
pushing the lever all
the way toward
the front of the vehicle.

3. Turn the ignition off.

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