Parking Brake and Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Swift + and 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on fairly steep hill with enough room for movement in the downhill direction. To check the parking brake perform the following procedure.
- Turn the engine ON.
- Put the vehicle in Neutral N).
- Slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal allowing the parking brake to hold the vehicle in place.
To check the automatic transaxle Park (P) mechanism's holding ability, release all brakes after shifting the transaxle to Park (P).