1993 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 275

CHECK OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO While parked, and with the parking brakeset, try to turn the key to Lock in each shift lever position. With an automatic transaxle,the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in P (Park). With a manual transaxle,the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in R (Reverse). On vehicles with akey release button, try to turn the key to Lock without pressing the button. The key should turn to Lock only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, thekey should come out only in Lock. I Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle P (Park) Mechanism Check A 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. ona ramy steep mu,with the vehicle iac~- downhill. E - lg you - - on theregular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: Withthe engine running and the transaxle in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. this until the vehicle is held by the Do parking brake only. To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Shift to (Park). Then release all brakes. P At least every spring, use plain water to flush corrosive materials from the underbody. any Take care to clean thoroughlyany areas where mud and other debris can collect. EUK I I I Underbody Flushing