1995 GMC Yukon Owner's Manual - Page 99

Torque Lock when parking, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. It may be difficult to pull the selector lever out of PARK (P). This is called "torque lock." To find out how to prevent torque lock, see "Torque Lock" later in this section. Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is with the parking brake firmly set. Your not fully in PARK (P) vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure your vehicle on won't move, even when you're fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you have four-wheel drive and your transfer case isin NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will befree to roll, evenif your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case isin a drive gear -not in NEUTRAL (N). If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a "railer" in the Index. 1 . Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: Pull the lever toward you. Move the lever up as far as it will go. 2-27