278 Vehicle Care2. Apply the parking brake. Beready to apply the regularbrake immediately if the vehiclebegins to move.3. With the engine off, turn theignition on, but do not start theengine. Without applying theregular brake, try to move theshift lever out of P (Park) withnormal effort. If the shift levermoves out of P (Park), contactyour dealer for service.Park Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check{ WarningWhen you are doing this check,the vehicle could begin to move.You or others could be injuredand property could be damaged.Make sure there is room in frontof the vehicle in case it begins toroll. Be ready to apply the regularbrake at once should the vehiclebegin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with thevehicle facing downhill. Keepingyour foot on the regular brake, setthe parking brake.. To check the parking brake'sholding ability: With the enginerunning and the transmission inN (Neutral), slowly remove footpressure from the regular brakepedal. Do this until the vehicle isheld by the parking brake only.. To check the P (Park)mechanism's holding ability:With the engine running, shift toP (Park). Then release theparking brake followed by theregular brake.Contact your dealer if service isrequired.Wiper Blade ReplacementWindshield wiper blades should beinspected for wear or cracking.For the proper type and size, seeMaintenance Replacement Parts0 339.Front Wiper BladeReplacementTo replace the wiper bladeassembly:1. Pull the windshield wiperassembly away from thewindshield.2. Lift up on the latch in themiddle of the wiper bladewhere the wiper arm attaches.3. With the latch open, pull thewiper blade down toward thewindshield far enough torelease it from the J-hookedend of the wiper arm.
