2003 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 348

IgnitionTransmission Lock Check Whileparked,andwith the parking brake set, tw to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. 0 Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. 0 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P)Mechanism C' leck Underbody Flushing Service 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. At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 6-29