Black plate (31,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-31Running the VehicleWhile ParkedIt is better not to park with theengine running. But if you ever haveto, here are some things to know.{ WARNINGIdling a vehicle in an enclosedarea with poor ventilation isdangerous. Engine exhaust mayenter the vehicle. Engine exhaustcontains carbon monoxide (CO)which cannot be seen or smelled.It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. Never run theengine in an enclosed area thathas no fresh air ventilation. Formore information, see EngineExhaust on page 9‑30.{ WARNINGIt can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the automatictransmission shift lever is not fullyin P (Park) with the parking brakefirmly set. The vehicle can roll. Donot leave the vehicle when theengine is running unless youhave to. If you have left theengine running, the vehicle canmove suddenly. You or otherscould be injured. To be sure thevehicle will not move, even whenyou are on fairly level ground,always set the parking brake andmove the shift lever to P (Park).Follow the proper steps to be surethe vehicle will not move. SeeShifting Into Park on page 9‑28.If parking on a hill and pulling atrailer, see Driving Characteristicsand Towing Tips on page 9‑57.AutomaticTransmissionThe vehicle has aHydra-Matic ® 6L80 automatictransmission, and has an electronicshift position indicator within theinstrument panel cluster. Theelectronic shift position indicatordisplays when the shift lever ismoved out of P (Park).There are several different positionsfor the shift lever.P (Park): This position locks therear wheels. It is the best position touse when you start the enginebecause the vehicle cannot moveeasily.InformationProvidedby:
