2000 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual - Page 353

I Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the parking brake. the ignition keyto LOCK in each shift lever position. 0 To check the parking brake's holding ability: With an automatic transmission, the key should turn With the engine running and transmission in to LOCK only when the shift leverin PARK (P). is NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure 0 With a manual transmission, the key should turn to from the regular brake pedal. this until the Do LOCK only if you push the key in farther, while vehicle is held by the parking brake only. turning it towards LOCK. 0 To check thePARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: On vehicles with a key release lever,to turn the key ty r With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). to LOCK without pressing the lever. The key should Then release all brakes. your vehicleis If turn to LOCK only when you press the key lever. is On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK. four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer case not in NEUTRAL (N). Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Underbody Flushing Service PARK (P) Mechanism Check At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where and other mud C [TION: debris can collect. When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. or others could be You injured and property could be damaged. Make sure thereis room in frontof your vehicle in case it begins to roll. ready to apply the regular Be brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. A 7-50