Steering Column Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to
LOCK
in each shift lever position.
0
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
.
lever is in PARK
(P).
0
The key should come
out
only in
LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
PARK
(P)
Mechanism Check
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A
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 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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