1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 175

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift yourtransaxle into P (Park) properly, the weightof the vehicle may put too much force onthe parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out P (Park). of This is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, always be sure to shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver's seat. To find out how, see the Index under Shifting Into P (Park). When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yoursa little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever outof P (Park). Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Oldsmobilein good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. * Snow tires can helpin loose snow, but they may give you less traction on ice than regular tires. If you do not expect to be driving in deep snow, but may have to travel overice, you may not want to switch to snow tires atall. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And,if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items your in vehicle. 173