3.
With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of PARK (P) with normal effort.
If
the shift lever
moves out
of
PARK (P), your vehicle needs service.
Ignition Transmission 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
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism
Check
When you are doing
1111s
check, your vehicle
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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 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:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
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Underbody Flushing Service
CAUTION:
(Continued)
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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