1994 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 271

CHECK OR SERVICE Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle "P' (Park) Mechanism Check WHAT TO DO CHECK OR SERVICE Underbody Flushing WHAT TO DO At least every spring, plain water to use flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mudand other debris can collect. Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Parkon afairlysteephill,withthe vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot the on regular set brake, the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in " N ' (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do thisuntilthevehicleis held by the parking brakeonly. To check the"F"'(Park) mechanism's holding ability: Shift to "F"' (Park). Then release all brakes. Listed below are inspections and services which should (for be performed at least twice a year instance, each You should let yourGM dealer's spring and fall). service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. 269