1993 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 291

CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO Steering Column While parked, and with the parking brake set, try toturnthekeyto "LOCK' in each shift Lock The key should turn to "LOCK' only when the shift lever is in "P" (Park). The key should come out only in "LOCK." Parking Brake and t ! Automatic Transaxle / CAUTION: "P" (Park) Mechanism When you are doing thischick, your vehicle could begin to mow. M u or Check others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle Incase it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the -gular b W e at wce ahauld +he vehicleh m n i n +* m- - - - Park on a 1 p steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your footon the l y regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine runningand transaxle in "N" (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the "P" (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Shift to "P" (Park). Then release all brakes. Underbody Flushing At least every spring, use plain water to flush corrosive materials from underbody. any the Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 289