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Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)

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)

(Automatic Transaxle Only)

Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control

system. You have to apply your regular brake before you

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

See “Automatic Transaxle Operation” in the Index.

If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on

the shift lever and 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 ignition key to ACC.

2. Apply and hold the regular brake until the end

of Step 5.

3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).

4. Start the vehicle.

5. Shift to the drive gear you want.

6. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

Parking Your Vehicle/Key Removal

(Manual Transaxle Models Only)

Before leaving your vehicle, fully press the clutch pedal

in, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R) and firmly

apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been

placed in REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed

in, you can turn the ignition key to OFF, remove the key

and release the clutch. See “Manual Transaxle

Operation” in the Index.

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