Ignition Transaxle Lock Check; Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check; Underbody Flushing Service- Page 345

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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.

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The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever is in PARK (P).

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The key should come out only in LOCK.

Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check

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.

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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).
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.