Steering Column Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to
turn
the
key
to
LOCK
in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should
turn
to
LOCK
only when the shift lever
is
in PARK (P).
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to
LOCK
only if you push the key in farther, while
turning it towards
LOCK.
On vehicles with
a
key release lever, try to turn the key
to
LOCK
without pressing the lever. The key should
turn
to
LOCK
only
when
you
press
the key lever.
On
all vehicles, the key should come out only in
LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK
(P)
Mechanism Check
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CAUTION:
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: 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. If your
vehicle is four-wheel
drive,
be
sure the transfer case
is
not
in
NEUTRAL
(N).
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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