1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 98

Torque Lock If you are parhng on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle intoPARK (P) properly, the weight the of vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle.You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever outof 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 outhow, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever of out PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque locK does occur,you may needto nave another vehicle push yours little uphill to take some the a of pressure from the parlung pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out PARK (P). of Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in Index. the If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure on of the shift lever pushing it all theway into PARK (P) by while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button you have aconsole shift. Then move if the shift lever out PARK (P), being sure to press the of shift lever button you have a console shift. if If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift outof PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end Step 4. of 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and shift tothe drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon you can. as I 2-24