parking brake SATURN OUTLOOK 2007 Owner's Manual

At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on page 133.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your dealer/retailer for
service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 133.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort.
If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P),
contact your dealer/retailer for service.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to OFF only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{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.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and the transmission 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 the parking
brake followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud
and other debris can collect.
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Navigation System, Privacy......................... 521
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................. 305
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 123
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts....... 498
O
Odometer.................................................... 211
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 334
Oil
Engine..................................................... 387
Pressure Light.......................................... 225
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 390
Older Children, Restraints............................. 48
Online Owner Center................................... 507
OnStar, Privacy........................................... 521
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 145
Operation, Universal Home Remote
System............................................150, 154
Orange Covered Wiring............................... 475
Other Warning Devices................................ 172
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 205Outlets
Accessory Power..................................... 192
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 144
Heated Mirrors......................................... 145
Power Foldaway Mirrors........................... 143
Power Mirrors.......................................... 142
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 402
Owner Checks and Services....................... 493
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 471
Parade Dimming.......................................... 186
Park Aid...................................................... 188
Park Brake.................................................. 133
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 134
Shifting Out of......................................... 136
Parking
Assist....................................................... 188
Over Things That Burn............................ 136
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