2008 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 240

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Automatic Transmission Control System Check Shift Lock Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). • The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF. Contact your dealer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check • 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. Contact your dealer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials such as winter road salt from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. WARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1) Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2) Firmly apply the parking brake. Refer to "Parking Brake" in "Starting and Operating Your Vehicle" in the "Features and Controls" section. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3) With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your dealer for service. WARNING 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. 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 the 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. 6-15