1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner's Manual - Page 85

Toraue Lock 11 you are parking on a hill and you don'tshift your transmission into PARR (P) properly,the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. To findout how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Shifting out of PARK (P) Your Cadillac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See "Automatic Transmission" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK ease pressure on (P), the shift lever-- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but can't shift out of still PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. Open and close the driver's door to twn off the Retained Accessory Power feature. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the of Step 4. end 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. If torque lock does occur, you may need have another to vehicle push yours alittle uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). 2-26