Chevrolet MONTE CARLO 1998 Manual page 303

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
The key should come out only in LOCK.
lever is in PARK (P).
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
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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.
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Underbody
F1-- -.,hing Service
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You
or
others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make can collect.
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.
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
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