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
The key should come out only in
OFF.
is in PARK (P).
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Pa
’.
(P)
Mechi ism Check
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en 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 the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
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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