Cadillac CT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16500442) -
2023 - CRC - 5/10/22
278 Driving and Operating
The vehicle is not designed to
stay in N (Neutral) for more
than five minutes. It may
automatically shift into
P (Park). N (Neutral) is not
intended for towing. If the
vehicle needs to be towed, see
Transporting a Disabled
Vehicle (Electronic Shifter)
0 450 or
Transporting a Disabled
Vehicle (Mechanical Shifter)
0 452.
To shift into N (Neutral):
1. Move the shift lever
forward to the first detent
from the center position.
.
If the vehicle is in
P (Park), apply the brake
pedal and press the shift
lock release button while
moving the shift lever
forward.
.
N will illuminate in red.
2. After releasing the shift
lever, it will return to the
center position.
To shift out of N (Neutral):
1. Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
If shifting from N (Neutral)
to R (Reverse) the shift
lock release button will
need to be pressed.
3. After releasing the shift
lever, it will return to the
center position.
Car Wash Mode
This vehicle includes a Car
Wash Mode that allows the
vehicle to remain in N (Neutral)
for use in automatic car
washes.
Car Wash Mode (Engine Off –
Driver in Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in
N (Neutral) with the engine off
and the vehicle occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of
the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Turn off the engine and
release the brake pedal.
5. The indicator should
continue to show N. If it
does not, repeat
Steps 2–4.
6. The vehicle is now ready
for the car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Engine Off –
Driver out of Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in
N (Neutral) with the engine off
and the vehicle unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of
the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral).
5. Turn off the engine and
release the brake pedal.
6. The indicator should
continue to show N. If it
does not, repeat
Steps 2–5.