1995 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 77

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Onlv) Y ' driver's seat.To find out how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. When you are ready to drive, movethe shift lever outof PARK (P) 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( the pressure from the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Corvette has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P)when the ignition is in the RUN position. See"Automatic Transmission" in the Index. Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hilland you don't shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission.You may find itdifficult to pullthe shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift intoPARK (P) properly before you leave the If you cannot shift outof PARK (P), ease pressure on -the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish. 2-34