1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 435

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set,try to turn LOCK in each shift lever position. the ignition key to The key should turn toLOCK only when the shift lever isin PARK (P). The key should comeout only in LOCK. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing set the downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, parking brake. Parking Brake and Automatic TransaxlePARK (P) Me -:-anism Check To check the parking brake's holding ability: With (N), the engine running and transaxle NEUTRAL in slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake by the parking pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held brake only. 0 A CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could beginto move. You or others could be injured andproperty 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 beginto move. To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water flush to any care to corrosive materials from the underbody. Take clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 7-32