1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 85

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and youdon't shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of 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 iscalled "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. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may needto have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Aurora has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See "Shifting the Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish.Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key toOFF. Open and close the driver's door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature. 2. Apply and holdthe brake until the endof Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shiftto the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.