Ignition Transaxle 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
The key should come out only in
LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
lever is in PARK
(P).
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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 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.
To
check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK
(P).
Then
release
all
brakes.
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.
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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