Ignition Transmission 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 Transmission
PARK
(P)
Mechanism Check
When
yo^
,re doing this check, your veh,,,e
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
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 transmission 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.
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