Oldsmobile 1999 Cutlass User Manual download pdf (Page 84)

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Torque Lock

If you are parking on a hill 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.

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 have another

vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the

pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you

can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

Shifting Out of PARK (P)

CAUTION:

Before shifting out of PARK (P) you must fully

apply your regular brakes. Your vehicle can roll.

If you have left the engine running, the vehicle

can move suddenly. You or others could be

injured. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a

Trailer” in the Index.

Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock

(BTSI). You have to apply your regular brake before

you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in

RUN . See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.

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Oldsmobile 1999 Cutlass User Manual Page 84