Torque Lock; Shifting Out Of Park (P) - Pontiac 1996 Grand Prix Owner's Manual

Torque Lock
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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.
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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 vou can pull the shift
lever out of PARK (P).
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Your Pontiac has .a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
You must fully apply your regular brakes before you
can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the
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RUN position. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation"
in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK
(P),
ease pressure on
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the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P),
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while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the
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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.
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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.
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.