2-27Torque LockIf you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift yourtransmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of thevehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl inthe transmission. You may find it difficult to pull theshift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and thenshift into PARK (P) properly before you leave thedriver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting IntoPARK (P)” in the Index.When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever outof PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.If torque lock does occur, you may need to have anothervehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of thepressure from the parking pawl in the transmission,so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lockcontrol system. You have to fully apply your regularbrakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when theignition is in RUN. See “Automatic Transmission”in the Index.If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever and push the shift lever all the wayup 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’tshift 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 the vehicle to NEUTRAL (N).4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gearyou want.5. Have the system fixed as soon as you can.
