Cadillac ATS/ATS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349135) - 2018 - crc - 5/8/17
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DRIVING AND OPERATING
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Release the parking brake.
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4. Press the shift lever button.
5. Move the shift lever.
If unable to shift out of P (Park):
1. Fully release the shift lever
button.
2. While holding down the brake
pedal, press the shift lever
button again.
3. Move the shift lever.
If the shift lever will not move from
P (Park), consult your dealer or a
professional towing service.
Parking (Manual
Transmission)
If the vehicle has a manual
transmission, before getting out of the
vehicle, move the shift lever into
R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill
slope. On a level surface or an uphill
slope, use 1 (First) gear. Apply the
parking brake. Turn the wheels toward
the curb for a downhill slope, or away
from the curb for an uphill slope.
Once the shift lever has been placed
into gear with the clutch pedal
pressed in, turn the ignition to off,
and release the clutch.
Parking over Things
That Burn
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Warning
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the vehicle
and ignite. Do not park over papers,
leaves, dry grass, or other things
that can burn.
Extended Parking
It is better not to park with the
vehicle running. If the vehicle is left
while running, follow the proper steps
to be sure the vehicle will not move
and there is adequate ventilation.
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For vehicles with pushbutton start,
if the vehicle is left parked while
running and the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter is outside the
vehicle, the vehicle will turn off after
one hour.
If the vehicle is left parked while
running and the RKE transmitter is
inside the vehicle will turn off after
two hours.
Vehicles without pushbutton start will
run indefinitely, or until the ignition
is turned off.
Automatic Transmission
The timer will reset if the vehicle is
taken out of P (Park) while it is
running.
Manual Transmission
The timer will reset if the vehicle
moves great than 4 km/h (2.5 mph).