Ignition Transmission Lock Check; Underbody Flushing Service - Chevrolet Colorado 2005 Owner's Manual

Ignition Transmission Lock Check

While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to
turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.
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With an automatic transmission, the ignition
should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK.
•
With a manual transmission, the key should come
out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
required.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
required.

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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