Buick LaCrosse: 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 P (Park)" listed previously.
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).
If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips.
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running
WARNING!
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
The vehicle could move suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. And, ...
Shifting out of Park
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock
The vehicle has an automatic
transmission shift lock control
system. The shift lock control
system is designed to:
• Prevent ignition key removal
unless ...
See also:
Power Seats
Power Seats
To adjust the seat:
• Move the seat forward or
rearward by moving the
horizontal control forward or
rearward.
• Raise or lower the front or rear
part of the seat cushion b ...
Tire safety information
1 — U.S. DOT Safety Standards Code (TIN)4 — Maximum Load.
2 — Size Designation.
5 — Maximum Pressure3 — Service Description6 — Treadwear, Traction and Temperature
Grades
NOTE:
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Activating the system
Before any phone voice commands can be used, a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must
be paired with the infotainment system. If a phone command is given, the system
will inform you If there is no cell ...
