268 VEHICLE CARE2. Firmly apply both the parkingbrake and the regular brake. Donot use the accelerator pedal,and be ready to turn off theengine immediately if it starts.3. Try to start the engine in eachgear. The vehicle should startonly in P (Park) or N (Neutral).If the vehicle starts in any otherposition, contact your dealer forservice.Automatic TransmissionShift Lock Control FunctionCheck{ WarningWhen you are doing this inspection,the vehicle could move suddenly.If the vehicle moves, you or otherscould be injured.1. Before starting this check, besure there is enough roomaround the vehicle. It should beparked on a level surface.2. Firmly apply the parking brake.See Electric Parking Brake 0 199.Be ready to apply the regularbrake immediately if the vehiclebegins to move.3. With the engine off, turn theignition on, but do not start theengine. Without applying theregular brake, try to move theshift lever out of P (Park) withnormal effort. If the shift levermoves out of P (Park), contactyour dealer for service.Park Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check{ WarningWhen you are doing this check, thevehicle could begin to move. You orothers could be injured andproperty could be damaged. Makesure there is room in front of thevehicle in case it begins to roll. Beready to apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle beginto move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with thevehicle facing downhill. Keeping yourfoot on the regular brake, set theparking brake.. To check the parking brake'sholding ability: With the enginerunning and the transmission inN (Neutral), slowly remove footpressure from the regular brakepedal. Do this until the vehicle isheld by the parking brake only.. To check the P (Park) mechanism'sholding ability: With the enginerunning, shift to P (Park). Thenrelease the parking brake followedby the regular brake.Contact your dealer if service isrequired.Wiper Blade ReplacementWindshield wiper blades should beinspected for wear and cracking.Replacement blades come in differenttypes and are removed in differentways. For proper type and length, seeMaintenance Replacement Parts 0 329.
