GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual page 45

0-42 Maintenance and Lubri.cation
Park Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P)
Mechanism Test
Test the parking brake and automatic transmission
PARK (P) mechanism:
Caution: When performing this check, the vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and properly could be damaged. Make sure
there is room in front of your vehicle in case the
vehicle begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once, should the vehicle begin to move.
Follow this procedure to test the parking brake
and automatic transmission PARK mechanism:
1. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill.
2. Keep your foot on the brake pedal.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. In order to test the parking brake:
4.1 . Start the engine
4.2. Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL (N)
position
4.3. Slowly remove foot pressure from the
brake pedal
5. In order to test the PARK (P) mechanism follow
steps 1-3 above and then do the following:
5.1. Place the shift lever in the PARK (P)
position
5.2. Release all of the brakes
Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation
Inspect all of the following seat belt system
components:
• Webbing
• Buckles
• Latch plates
• Retractors
• Guide loops
• Anchors
Replace the belt if the webbing is cut or otherwise
damaged.
Inspections and Other Services
Listed below are the vehicle inspections and services
that should be made by either the owner or a
qualified technician at the intervals indicated to help
ensure the following:
• Proper safety performance of the vehicle.
• Proper vehicle emission system performance.
• Dependability of the vehicle.
Complete any necessary repairs at once. Always use
the proper fluids and lubricants. For information on
the fluids and the lubricants to use when service
is required refer to Fluid and Lubricant
Recommendations.
For emission system diagnosis information refer to
Engine Controls.
At Least Monthly
Tire Inflation Check
General Information
Check the tire pressure when the tires are COLD.
Maintain the tire pressure,s indicated on the Tire
Placard on the driver's door of the vehicle, or refer to
Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications (Tire Inflation
Specifications).
Cassette Deck Service
Clean the cassette deck. Cleaning should be done
after every 50 hours of tape play to prevent permanent
damage; or every 30 hours for maximum performance.
Refer tQ Cleaning Tape Head and Capstan, Cassette
Cleaning in Body and Accessories.
At Least Twice A Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder lights and all the
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages
are working properly. Inspect for any other loo.se or
damaged restraint system components. If any
condition exists that might prevent a seat belt system
from performing properly, have it repaired. Replace
any torn or frayed seat belts. For seat belt diagnosis
information, refer to Seat Belt Service Precautions
in Restraints.
Inspect for any opened or broken Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (SIR) covers. For SIR diagnosis
information, refer to SIR General Diagnosis in
Restraints.
The SIR syst~m does not need regular maintenance.
Throttle System Inspection
The throttle system (including the accelerator and the
cruise control) should operate freely and without
hesitation between full closed and wide open throttle.
Important: Do NOT lubricate the accelerator cable
or the cruise control cable. Throttle system
components experiencing hesitation or sticking should
be replaced.
Inspect tor the following:
• Missing parts such as retainers or clips.
• Interference of the linkage or the cable conduit to
critical components such as fuel lines, brake
lines, harness leads, etc.
• Proximity of the cable to the exhaust system and
other heat sources. Inspect for melting and/or
discoloration.
• Cable kinking. Avoid sharp bends in the cables.
• Clearance of the throttle system moving parts
throughout their travel from other stationary
components.
• Damage of the components due to cable kinking,
severe abrasion, misalignment, etc. If any of the
above conditions exists, see your dealer for a
rerouting, adjustment, or replacement
recommendation.
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