Ignition Transaxle Lock Check; Underbody Flushing Service; Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle- Page 309

2003 Buick Century Owner Manual

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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.

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

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CAUTION:

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’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

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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  • The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
  • The key should come out only in LOCK.
  • 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.
  • To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P).

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