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:
Center Console Storage
Push the button (A) to access the storage or accessory power outlet under the armrest.
See Power Outlets for more information.
Some vehicles might also have input jacks for auxiliary devices ...
Interior features
Cigarette lighter
For the cigarette lighter to work, the ignition switch must be in the ACC position
or the ON position.
To open the cover, press the cover and it will slowly open.
To use the c ...
COMFORT
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving stabilization.
Activating COMFORT
Press the button repeatedly
until the
program display in the tachometer
goes out.
In certain situations, the syst ...
