Torque Lock

Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission.

This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P (Park) is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P (Park). To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park). To find out how, see “Shifting Into Park” in this section.

If torque lock does occur, your vehicle may need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle to relieve the parking pawl pressure, so you can shift out of P (Park).

    See also:

    2012 Buick Regal Review by Warren Brown
    It was a good car, but something less than the “high-performance variant” of the Buick Regal promised for market delivery in the spring of 2012. That will be the overtly sporty Regal GS, with ...

    Halogen Bulbs
    WARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. ...

    Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools With a Slide In Fastener
    1. If the flat tire is larger than the spare tire, use the longer mounting bolt. 2. Slide the shorter bolt to remove it from the floor and insert the longer one. 3. Replace the jack and to ...