Ignition Transmission Lock CheckWhile parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.. The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only whenthe shift lever is in P (Park).. The ignition key should come out only inLOCK/OFF.Contact your dealer if service is required.Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission P (Park)Mechanism Check{ WARNING:When you are doing this check, the vehicle couldbegin to move. You or others could be injured andproperty could be damaged. Make sure there isroom in front of the vehicle in case it begins toroll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at onceshould the vehicle begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facingdownhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,set the parking brake.. To check the parking brake's holding ability:With the engine running and the transmission inN (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from theregular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is heldby the parking brake only.. To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability:With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Thenrelease the parking brake followed by the regularbrake.Contact your dealer if service is required.7-8InformationProvidedby:
