1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 159

Torque Lock (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) If you are parking on a hill and you Here are some tips for winter driving: don't shift your transaxle into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may Have your Chevrolet in good shape for put too much force on the parking pawl winter. Be sure your engine coolant in the transaxle. You may find it difficult mix is correct. to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). Snow tires can help in loose snow, but This is called "torque lock." To prevent they may give you less traction on ice torque lock, always be sure to shift into than regular tires. If you do not expect P (Park) properly before you leave the to be driving in deep snow, but may driver's seat. To find out how, see the have to travel over ice, you may not Index under Shiftirtg Into P (Park), want to switch to snowtires at all. When you are ready to drive, move the shift leverout of P (Park) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of P (Park). Winter Driving You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk or rear area. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag sand, a piece of of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. I57