1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 140

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 "torquelock." To prevent torquelock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. To find out how, see "ShiftingInto 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 needhave another to a vehicle push yours little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl the transaxle,so you in can pull theshift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your Pontiac has Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift fromPARK (P), when the ignition is in the RUN position. "Automatic Transaxle See Operation" in the Index. As you step on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you may hear aclick from the solenoid of the BTSI. This ensures thatthe BTSI is operating properly. If you cannotshift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever-- push the shift lever all theway into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move theshift lever into the gear you want. you ever If hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition key OFF. to of 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). shift 4. Start the engine and then to the drive gear you want. - . Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. 3 2-39