1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 342

Steering Column Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P)...y y ; ' : . -.-a: . - Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot onthe regular brake, set the parking brake. 0 .II _ . , . ' I ...= ~, . The key should come'outonly in LOCK. q-.- To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes. ; , ' ': i&+parking . r. . Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) MechanismCheck I ~. A CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is roomin front your vehicle in case of it begins to roll. ready to applythe regular Be brake at once should the vehicle beginto move. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain,water to flush any corrosive materials.from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect...,,. . - ...LS* '-?, ZJ,$ .9-1% -! I _ : : , r . c .-"I * , .: 7-39