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
lever
is
in PARK (P).
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The key should come out only
in
LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
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’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.
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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