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2.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in
the Index if necessary).
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK
(P)
Mechanism Check
3.
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
With the engine off, turn the key
to
the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try 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, try to turn
the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK
(P).
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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 with the key button depressed.
On
all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
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:
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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