Chevrolet 2004 Epica Specifications download pdf (Page 90)

Torque Lock

If you are parking on a hill and you do not 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) on page 2-27.

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 parking pawl in the transaxle, so you

can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

Shifting Out of Park (P)

Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift-lock

control system. You have to fully apply your regular

brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when

the ignition is turned to ON. See Automatic Transaxle

Operation on page 2-22.

If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) while holding the

brake pedal down, try this:

1. Set the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition off and remove the key.

3. Remove the cover over the shift-lock release slot

by prying it off using a small, ﬂat object, like a

screwdriver. The shift-lock release slot is located at

the top of the shift lever.

4. Insert the key into

the shift-lock release

slot and press and

hold the key.

5. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).

6. Remove the key from the shift-lock release slot,

insert the key into the ignition and start the engine.

7. Replace the shift-lock release slot cover.

8. Apply and hold the regular brake fully and release

the parking brake.

9. Shift to the gear you want.

10. Have the system ﬁxed as soon as you can.

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