2007 CADILLAC CTS V parking brake

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission,
the vehicle must be in PARK (P) to recall
the stored driving positions.
If your vehicle has a manual transmission and the
engine is running, the parking brake must be
set to recall the memory seat driving positions.
The stored driving positions can be recalled
without setting the parking brake if the vehicle
is off.
Press one of the numbered memory buttons to
recall the stored setting. Each time a memory
button is pressed, a single beep will sound.
Three chimes will sound and the setting will not
be recalled if you press button 1 or 2 when
the vehicle is not in PARK (P) on an automatic
transmission or the parking brake is not set on a
manual transmission.If you would like the stored driving positions to be
recalled when unlocking your vehicle with the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter or after the
key is placed in the ignition, seeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 242.
To stop recall movement of the memory feature at
any time, press one of the power seat or mirror
controls.
Two personalized exit positions can also be
programmed. Use the following steps to program
exit positions:
1. Press memory seat button 1 or the unlock
button on the RKE transmitter, that has the
number 1 on the back of it, to recall the
driving position.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired exit
position.
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3. Press and hold the exit button located above
buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door armrest
for at least three seconds.
Two beeps will sound to conrm that the exit
position has been saved.
4. Repeat the procedure for a second driver
using memory seat button 2 or the RKE
transmitter, that has the number 2 on the
back of it.
To recall the stored exit positions, press and
release the exit button. One beep will sound, and
the seat will move to the stored exit position
for that driver. If an exit position has not been
stored for this driver, the seat will move all the way
back. The position of the outside mirrors does
not change for the exit position.If your vehicle has an automatic transmission,
the vehicle must be in PARK (P) to recall the
exit positions. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission and the engine is running, the parking
brake must be set to recall the stored exit
positions.
Three chimes will sound and the exit setting will
not be recalled if you press the exit button when
the vehicle is not in PARK (P) on an automatic
transmission or the parking brake is not set on a
manual transmission.
If you would like your stored exit position to be
recalled when unlocking the vehicle with the
RKE transmitter, or when the ignition is turned
off and the driver’s door is opened, seeDIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 242.
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Keys.............................................................. 95
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 96
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 97
Doors and Locks........................................ 100
Door Locks................................................ 100
Central Door Unlocking System................. 101
Power Door Locks..................................... 101
Delayed Locking........................................ 102
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 102
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 103
Lockout Protection..................................... 104
Trunk........................................................ 104
Windows...................................................... 107
Power Windows........................................ 108
Sun Visors................................................ 111
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 111
Theft-Deterrent System.............................. 111
Immobilizer................................................ 113
Immobilizer Operation................................ 114Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 116
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 116
Ignition Positions....................................... 117
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 119
Starting the Engine.................................... 119
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 120
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 122
Manual Transmission Operation................. 126
Parking Brake........................................... 128
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)....................... 130
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 132
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)........................... 132
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 133
Engine Exhaust......................................... 134
Running the Engine While Parked............. 135
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Trunk Lock Release
The remote trunk
release button is located
on the lower portion
of the driver’s door.
To use the remote trunk release, the shift lever
must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for a
vehicle with an automatic transmission. The shift
lever must be in NEUTRAL, with the parking brake
set for a vehicle with a manual transmission.
Press the button to open the trunk. You can also
press the button with the trunk symbol on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to open
the trunk.
If your vehicle is ever without power, you can still
access the trunk area. Use one of the following
procedures to manually open the trunk.If your vehicle has the rear seat pass-through
door, do the following:
1. Fold the rear armrest down and open the
pass-through door. See “Rear-Seat Pass
Through” following for more information.
2. Reach upward through the opening to locate
the emergency trunk release handle.
See “Emergency Trunk Release Handle” for
more information.
3. Pull forward on the trunk release handle to
open the trunk lid.
If your vehicle has the split folding rear seat,
do the following:
1. Fold down the rear seatback. SeeSplit
Folding Rear Seat on page 18for more
information.
2. Reach upward through the opening to locate
the trunk release handle.
3. Pull forward on the trunk release handle to
open the trunk lid.
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following accessories on your vehicle may be
used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key
is turned from ON to OFF:
Radio
Power Windows
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Sunroof
Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes
or if a door is opened. If an additional 10 minutes
of power is needed, close all the doors and
turn the ignition key to ON and then back to OFF.
Starting the Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in
any other position — that is a safety feature.
To restart when you are already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could
damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P)
only when your vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and the
parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal
to the oor and start the engine. Your vehicle
will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way
down — that is a safety feature.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn
your ignition key to START. Then, let go of
the key; the engine will start automatically.
The idle speed will go down as your engine
gets warm. Do not race the engine
immediately after starting it. Operate the
engine and transmission gently until the oil
warms up and lubricates all moving parts.
Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled
Cranking System. This feature assists in
starting the engine and protects the electrical
system. If the ignition key is turned to the
START position, and then released when the
engine begins cranking, the engine will
continue cranking until the vehicle starts or
until it exceeds the maximum cranking
time allowed, approximately 15 seconds
to prevent cranking motor damage.
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Automatic Transmission Operation
The shift lever is located on the center console
between the front seats.
There are several
different positions for
the shift lever.
PARK (P):This position locks the rear wheels.
It is the best position to use when you start the
engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake rmly set.
Your vehicle can roll.
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. 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, always set your parking brake
and move the shift lever to PARK (P).
SeeShifting Into Park (P) (Automatic
Transmission) on page 130. If you are
pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 328.
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Skip Shift (CTS-V)
1r4:This message may appear in the message
center in the speedometer during light throttle, low
speed maneuvers (15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h)).
When this message appears, you can only shift
from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of
FIRST (1) to SECOND (2).
SeeOne-to-Four Shift Message (CTS-V Only) on
page 222for more information.
During the shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4),
pull the shift lever straight back using light force on
the shift lever. You must complete the shift into
FOURTH (4) to turn off this feature. This helps get
the best possible fuel economy. The skip shift
feature is turned backed on when the vehicle is at
a complete stop and the digital speedometer
reads 0 mph (0 km/h).
Notice:Forcing the shift lever into any gear
except FOURTH (4), when the One – to – Four
Shift message comes on, may damage the
transmission. Shift only from FIRST (1) to
FOURTH (4) when the One – to – Four Shift
message comes on.The One – to – Four Shift message comes on when:The engine coolant temperature is higher than
169°F (76°C) and you are going 15 to 19 mph
(24 to 31 km/h).
You are pressing the accelerator pedal less
then a quarter of the way down.
Parking Brake
The parking brake pedal
is located on the lower
portion of the instrument
panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot and push the
parking brake pedal down with your left foot.
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If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
on the instrument panel cluster should come
on. If it does not, you need to have your vehicle
serviced. SeeBrake System Warning Light
on page 205for more information.
To release the parking brake, pull the release
lever located to the left of the steering wheel on
the instrument panel.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.
A warning chime will sound if the parking brake
is set, the ignition is on, and the vehicle begins
to move. To stop the chime, fully release the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 328for more
information.
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