1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 327

Steering ColumnLock Check While,parked,and with the parking brake set, to turn try the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when shift the lever isin PARK (P). 0 Park ona fairly steephill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set th parking brake. 0 The key should comeout only i LOCK. n 0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxlein NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot Do pressure from the regular brake pedal.this until the vehicle is held the parking brake only. by To check thePARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift PARK (P). Then to release all brakes. Parking Brake and Automatic TransaxlePARK (P) Mechanism Check ACAUTION: When you are doing thischeck, 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 thevehicle beginto move. Underbody FlushingService At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from underbociy. Take care to the clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.