1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 81

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are parkingon a hill and you don't shift your transaxle intoPARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may puttoo 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 out how,see "Shifting IntoPARK (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, may need to have another you vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle,you so can pull the shift lever out PARK (P). of rI A CAUTION: It can be dangerous leave your vehicle with the to engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, could it overheat and even catch fire. or others could You be injured, Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. If you haveto leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you've moved the shift lever PARK (P), hold the into regular brake pedal down. Then, if you can move the see shift lever away from PARK (P) withoutfirst pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked intoPARK (P). 2-24