Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check Automatic Transmission Unit Parking Lock Mechanism

Warning:When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin tomove. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it beginsto roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should thevehicle begin to move.

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facingdownhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parkingbrake.

To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the enginerunning and the transmission in N-(Neutral), slowlyremove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this untilthe 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 releasethe parking brake followed by the regular brake.

Contact your dealer if service is required.