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2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake"
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don't start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake,
t r y
to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle's BTSI needs
service.
Steering Column Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set,
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to turn
the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
The key should come out only in LOCK.
lever is in PARK (P).
Parking Brake and
Automatic Transaxle PARI(
(F)
Mechanism Check
Park on a fairly steep
hill,
with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transaxle 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 check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive
materials fi-om the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly
any areas where mud and other debris can collect.
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