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 you press the key release
button.
On all vehicles, the key should come
out
only in LOCK.
Turn the steering wheel
to
the left and to the right.
It
should only lock when turned
to
the right.
Parking
Brake and Automatic
Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
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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.
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To
check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift
to
PARK (P).
regular brake.
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Underbody Flushing Service
At
least every spring, use plain water
to
flush any
cwmsive
materisls
frm
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u~derb~dy.
Take
care
to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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