1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 339

Parking Brake and Automatic TransaxlePARK (P) Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. 0 vehicle When you are doingthis check, your could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure thereis room infront of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle begin to move. To check the parking brake's holding ability: With in the engine running and transaxleNEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held the parking by bake only. 0 To check thePARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift PARK (P). Then to release all brakes. Underbody Flushing Service to At least everyspring, use plain water flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. care to Take clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 7-42