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Steering Column Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set,
t r y
to turn
the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever is in PARK (P).
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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.
To check the parlung brake: With the engine running
and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this
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until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
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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