1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 88

If you have to leave your vehicle with theengine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmlyset before you leave it. After you've moved the shiftlever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regularbrake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pullingit toward you or pressing the button on a console shift lever. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn't fullylocked into PARK (P). Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your vehicle 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 Operation" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK ease pressure on (P), the shift lever -- push the shiftlever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want (you must press the shift lever button you have the console if shift lever). If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), trythis: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end Step 4. of Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transmission into PARK(P) properly, the weight ofthe 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 youleave the driver's seat. To find out how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift leverout of 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 takesome of the pressure from the transmission, so you can pull theshift (P). lever out of PARK 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. 2-30