Torque LockIf you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourtransmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of thevehicle may put too much force on the parking pawlin the 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 andthen shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave thedriver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting IntoPARK (P)” listed previously in this section.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)This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lockrelease system. The shift lock release is designed to:• Prevent shifting out of PARK (P) unless thevehicle is running or in Accessory mode andthe regular brake pedal is applied.The shift lock release is always functional except in thecase of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt)battery.If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a batterywith low voltage, try charging or jump starting thebattery. See Jump Starting on page 6-41To shift out of PARK (P) use the following:1. Apply the brake pedal.2. Then press the shift lever button.3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P):1. Fully release the shift lever button.2. While holding down the brake pedal, press theshift lever button again.3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P),consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towingservice.2-33
