Cadillac 2006 CTS, Owner'S Manual

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A (OFF): This is the only position in which you can
insert or remove the key. This position locks the ignition,
steering wheel and transmission. It is a theft-deterrent
feature.
B (ACCESSORY): This position allows you to use
things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine is off. This position will allow you to turn off
the engine, but still turn the steering wheel.
C (ON): This position is for driving. If your vehicle has
an automatic transmission and you turn off the
engine, the transmission will lock. If you need to shift
the transmission out of PARK (P), the ignition key has to
be in ON.
D (START): This position starts the engine.
Key Release Button
(Manual Transmission)
The key cannot be
removed from the ignition
of manual transmission
vehicle unless the
key release button is used.
To remove the key, do the following:
1. Turn the key to ACCESSORY.
2. Press and release the button and then turn the key
to OFF.
Do not hold the button in while turning the key
to OFF.
3. Pull the key straight out of the ignition switch.
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