1996 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 87

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your of transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. 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 you leave the driver's seat. To find out how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)"in the Index. Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)when the ignition is in the RUN position. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of P M K (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button floor on shift models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift leverinto the gearyou want. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) you If ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift outof PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. Open and close the driver's door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature. 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 outof PARK (P). 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 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. 2-28