JMC JIMMY 1993 Owner's Manual page 342

Schedded Maintenance Services
Steering column lock operation -While parked,
try
to turn the key to Lock
in each gear shift position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when
the gear shift is in P (Park).
With manual shift, the key should turn to LOCK only when you're in
R
(Reverse).
On
vehicles with a key release lever,
try
to turn the key to LOCK without
pressing the lever. The key should turn to LOCK only with the key lever
depressed.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking brake and transmission P (Park) mechanism operation -
I
CAUTION
I
A
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 mom in front of your
vehicle
in case you begin
to
ruli.
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 manual parking brake.
To
check the parking brake: With the engine running and the
transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Apply the regular
brake and shift to P (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then
slowly release the regular brake.
Lap and shoulder belts condition and operation -Inspect belt system,
including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loops and anchors.
Have a belt assembly replaced i f the webbing has been cut or otherwise
damaged.
Body Lubrication Service -Lubricate all body door hinges including the
tailgate, tailgate handle pivot points, and tailgate mounted spare tire carrier
(if
equipped), lubricate the body hood, fuel
door
and rear compartment hinges,
latches and locks including interior glove box and console
doors, and any
moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever pivot and prop rod
pivot. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment.
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