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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to
OFF
in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to
OFF
only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to
OFF
only when the shift lever is in reverse.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only
in
OFF.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Parl- 'P) ""xhanism 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'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 the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Underbody Flushing Service
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.
I
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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