Steering Column
Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to
turn
the key to
LOCK
in
each shift lever position.
The key should
turn
to
LOCK
only when the shift
lever is in
PARK
(P).
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The key should come out only in
LOCK.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
I
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
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To
check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transmission 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:
Shift to
PARK
(P).
Then release
all
brakes.
Parking
Brake
and
Automatic
Transmission
PARK
(P)
Mechanism Check
Underbody Flushing
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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