1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 320

I IgnitionTransaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake t y to turn set, r the ignition key to LOCKeach shift lever position. in 0 hill, Park on a fairly steep with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your on the regular brake, €oot set the parking brake. 0 The key shouldturn to LOCK only when the shift lever isin PARK (P). The key should come out onlyin LOCK. 0 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check r To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transaxle NEUTR4L (N), in slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is. held the parking by brake only. To check the P m (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes. I /I\ CA-TION: 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 thereis 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. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, plain water to use flush any corrosive materialsfrom the underbody. T k care to ae dean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 7-16