Torque Lock; Shifting Out Of Park (P) - Buick 1995 Century Owner's Manual

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 transaxle, so you can pull the shift
lever out of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Your Buick has a brake transaxle shift interlock. You
have to fully apply your regular brake to shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See
"Automatic Transaxle" in the Index.
11'
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 want. If you ever
hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of
PARK (P) try this:
1. Turn the key to off.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you
want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.