1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 89

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and don't shift your you transaxle intoPARK (P) properly, the weight the of vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever outof 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 find out how,see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fullyapply your regular brakes before you can shift fromPARK (P)when the ignition is in ON. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. If you cannot shiftout of PARK (P), ease pressure on 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 outof still If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another PARK (P), try this: vehicle push yours little uphill to take some the a of 1. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Open and closethe pressure from the parking pawl the transaxle, so you in driver's door to turn the RAP feature. off can pull the shift lever out PARK (P). of 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end Step 4. of 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. 2-28