Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If you think the parking brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the gear selector lever in "P" (automatic) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.
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Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in section 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and components to be sure they are not cracked, worn
or damaged in any way. ...
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Moisture creates the conditions in which corrosion is most likely to occur. For
example, corrosion is accelerated by high humidity, particularly when temperatures
are just above freezing. In such ...
Keep Your Car Clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is to keep your car clean and free of corrosive
materials. Attention to the underside of the car is particularly important.
o If you live in a high-corrosion area ...