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Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services
(Cont.)
At
least Once a Year
(CONK)
CHECK
OR SERVICE
Steering Column Lock
Parking Brake and
Automatic Transmission
"P" (Park) Mechanism
Check
Underbody Flushing
WHAT TO DO
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to "LOCK" in each shift lever
position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to "LOCK" only when the shift lever is
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With a manual transmission, the key should turn to "LOCK" only when the shift lever is in
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to "LOCK" without pressing the
button. The key should turn to "LOCK" only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles,
the kev should come out only in "LOCK."
in "P" (Park).
"R" (Reverse).
brake, set the parking brake.
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To check the parhng brake: With the engine running 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.
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To check the "P" (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Shift to "P" (Park). Then release all
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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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