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Park Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check

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CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
CAUTION: When performing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. Personal injury or property damage may result. Make sure there is enough room around the vehicle, in case the vehicle does move. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn OFF the engine immediately if it starts.
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 room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.

Follow this procedure to test the park brake and the automatic transmission PARK mechanism:

  1. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.
  2. Keep your foot on the hydraulic brake pedal.
  3. With the park brake set, perform the following test:
    1. Start the engine.
    2. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL.
    3. Slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. If the vehicle moves, refer to Park Brake Adjustment in Park Brake.
  4. In order to check the PARK (P) mechanism of an automatic transmission, additionally perform the following test:
    1. Shift to PARK (P).
    2. Release all brakes. If the vehicle moves, refer to Park Brake Adjustment in Park Brake.
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