Ignition Transaxle Lock Check; Underbody Flushing Service - Chevrolet 2004 Epica Owner's Manual

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.
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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 Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
CAUTION:
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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 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.
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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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