Steering Column Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key
to
LOCK
in each shift lever position.
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The key should turn to
LOCK
only when the shift
The key should come out only in
LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
PARK
(P)
Mechanism Check
lever is in PARK
(P).
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.
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To check the parking brake: 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.
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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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