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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to
LOCK
only when the shift lever is in
PARK
(P).
With a manual transaxle, 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 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.
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To check the parking brake’s holding ability: 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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