1993 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 181

Torque Lock 180 If you are parking on a i l and you hl Here are some tips for winter driving: don't shift your transaxle intoP (Park) Have your Oldsmobilein good shape properly, the weight the vehiclemay of for winter. E sure your engine k put too much forceon the parking pawl coolant mix is correct. in the transaxle.You may find it difficult shift lever outof P (Park). to pull the Snow tires can help in loose snow, but This is called "torque lock." To prevent they may give youless traction on ice to torque lock, always be sure shift into than regular tires.If you do not expect P (Park) properly before you leave the to be driving deep snow, but may in driver's seat. To find out how, see the have to travel over ice, you may not I d e x under Shifting Into P (Park). want to switch to snow tires at all. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) before you release the parking brake. If "torque lock" does occur, may you need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to some of the take pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out P (Park). of Winter Driving You m y want to put winter emergency suppliesin your trunk. Include anice scraper, a small brush 0 broom, a supply 1 of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple reflective of warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag sand, a piece of of old carpetor a coupleof burlap bags to help provide traction. Be you sure properly securethese items in your vehicle.