Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
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With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
PARK
(P).
LOCK
only when the
shift
lever
is
in
REVERSE
(R).
With a manual transmission,
the
key should turn to
On
vehicles with a
key
release button, try to turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn to LOCK only when you press the key button.
On
all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK
(P)
Mechanism Check
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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 transmission 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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