Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to OFF in each shift lever position.
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To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
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With an automatic transmission, the ignition should
turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in OFF.
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With a manual transmission, the ignition should turn
to OFF only when the key release button is pressed.
The key should come out only in OFF.
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To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is
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required.
Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is
®
required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.
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| Categories | Cadillac CTS Manuals, Cadillac Manuals |
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| Tags | Cadillac CTS 2.8, Cadillac CTS 3.6, Cadillac CTS 6.0 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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