1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 91

Torque Lock If you are parking on ahill and you don'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 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. :. I Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Pontiac has .a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully applyyour regular brakes beforeyou can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is inthe RUN position. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in the Index. If you cannot shiftout of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P), . while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the ...shift lever button if you have a console shift. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button if you have a console shift. . If y'ou ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (PI; try this: 1 . Turn the key to the OFF position. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. I , 1 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 need to another have vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle. so vou can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle'fixed as soon as you can.