1993 Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual - Page 210

~ ~~ CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO ~~ Steering Column Lock While parled, and with the parking brake set, try to turn thekey to LOCK in each shift lever position. With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn toLOCK only when the shift leveris in P (Park). With a manual transaxle, the key should turn toLOCK only when the shift leveris in R (Reverse). On vehicleswith a key release lever,try to turn thekey to LOCK without pressing the lever. The key should turn to LOCK only with the key lever depressed.On all vehicles,the key should come out only in LOCK. Turn the steering wheel to theleft and to the right. It should lock only when turned to the right. CAUTION: When you are doing this check,your vehicle could begin to move. or others You could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there in frontof your is room vehicle i case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle n begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot the regular on brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is heldby the parking brake only. To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Shift P (Park). Then release allbrakes. to At least everyspring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughlyany areas where mud and other debris can collect. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle P (Park) Mechanism Check Underbody Flushing I