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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parkmg brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to
LOCK in each
.shift
lever p.o,sition.
With
an
:automatic transmission, the key should turn
t.0
LOCK o.dy when the shift lwer is in PARK (P).
On vehicles
with
a
key release: butto-n, try
tQ
turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn to LOCK Only when you press the key butfon.
On all ve,hlcle:s, the key should c.ome out only-in LOCK
Barking Brake and Automatic Transmission
P IK (P) Mechanism Check
me.--
IOU.
are doing this cheek, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured an-d property could be damaged. Make
sure there-is room in front of your vehicle- b case
it begins too roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should
the
vehicle begin
ta
move.
Park on .a fairly steep hill, with the vehide facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular br,ake, set the
parking brake.
To chec-k 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 c h a k
the
PARK
(P) mechafiism's holding ability:
With the eng-ine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release all brake-s.
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