Park brake and p (park) mechanism check, Wiper blade replacement, Park brake and p (park) – Buick 2011 Regal User Manual

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Vehicle Care

10-27

Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check

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WARNING

When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the 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
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.

.

To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.

Contact your dealer if service is
required.

Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear or cracking. See
Scheduled Maintenance on
page 11‑2
for more information.

It is a good idea to clean or replace
the wiper blade assembly on a
regular basis or when worn. For
proper windshield wiper blade
length and type, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 11‑8
.

Notice: Allowing the wiper blade
arm to touch the windshield when
no wiper blade is installed could
damage the windshield. Any
damage that occurs would not be
covered by your warranty. Do not
allow the wiper blade arm to
touch the windshield.

To replace the wiper blade:

1. Pull the wiper assembly away

from the windshield.

2. Lift up on the latch in the middle

of the wiper blade where the
wiper arm attaches.

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