1994 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner's Manual - Page 111

having Your VehicleWith the Engine Running Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transmission "P" into (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put toomuch forceon the parking pawl inthe transmission. You may find it difficultto pull the shift lever out of "P" (Park). Thisis called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, alwaysbe sureto shift into "P" (Park) properly before you leave the driver's seat. To find out how, see "Shifting Into 'P' (Park)" in the Index. If "torque lock" does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to takesome of the pressure from the transmission, so you can pullthe shift lever out of "P" (Park). SHIFTING OUT OF "P" (PARK) Your Cadillac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from (Park) when the "P" ignition is in "Run"position. See "Automatic Transmission" the the in Index. If you cannot shift out of "P" (Park), ease pressure on theshift lever-push the shift lever all way into "P" (Park) as you maintain brake the application. Then move the shift leverinto the gearyou want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shiftout of "P" (Park), try this: 1. Turn the key to "Off." Open and close the driver's door to turn the off Retained Accessory Powerfeature. 98