Cadillac cts User Manual

If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low
voltage, you can still release the ignition lock and
remove the key. Use the following procedure to release
the shift lever:

1. Locate the plastic screw head on the underside of the

plastic cover for the steering column.

2. Insert a flat, thin object into the slot and turn it 

until the plastic piece detaches from the steering
column cover.

3. Insert a narrow, pointed object into the hole in the

steering column cover and press the spring.

4. Then, turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove

the key.