Steering Column Lock Check
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.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK
(P)
Mechanism Check
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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 parlung 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.
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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