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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).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK
(P)
Mechanism Check
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 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 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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