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At Least Once a Year
(CONI)
CHECK
OR SERVICE
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Parking Brake and
Automatic Transmission
"P" (Park) Mechanism
Check
Underbody Flushing
WHAT TO DO
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: With the engine runriing and 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.
brakes.
To check the "P" (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Shift to "P" (Park). Then release all
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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