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Steering Column Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key
to
LOCK 11 each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is
in PARK (P).
With a manual transmission,
the
key should
turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
REVERSE (R).
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
when you press the key button.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
A
CAUTION:
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 room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. 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
parking brake.
To check the parking brake: 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.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service
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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