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Steering Column Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to
LOCK in
each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever is in PARK (P).
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key should come'out only in LOCK.
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Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
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to move.
You or others could be
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.
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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.
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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