Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set,
try
to turn
the ignition key
to
LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn
to
LOCK only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin
to
move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there
is
room
in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready
to
apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL
(N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To
check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift
to
PARK
(P).
Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water
to
flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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