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Steering Column Lock
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).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
PARK
(P)
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.
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 from the underbody.
Take
care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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