Cadillac 2015 - CRC manual Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check

10-26 Vehicle Care

If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.

Automatic Transmission

Shift Lock Control

Function Check

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When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.

1.Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.

2.Firmly apply the parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake on page 9-27.

Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.

3.With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service.

Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check

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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.

.To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.

.To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.

Contact your dealer if service is required.

Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking.

It is a good idea to clean the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis. When worn, or when cleaning is