Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key
to
OFF
in each shift lever position.
The key should turn
to
OFF
only when the shift lever
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in
OFF.
is in PARK (P).
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK
(P)
MecT
m
.-,’
leck
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’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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