Getting started
Parking and locking
1 Release handle
2 Parking brake pedal
Step firmly on parking brake pedal 2.
When the engine is running, the warn-
ing lamp ; (USA only) or 3
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated.
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Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Children could release the
parking brake and/or move the gear selec-
tor lever from position P, either of which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
Warning!
Getting out of your vehicle with the gear
selector lever not fully engaged in position P
is dangerous. Also, when parked on an in-
cline, position P alone may not prevent your
vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people
or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P.
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When parked on an incline, turn front wheels
towards the road curb.
Switching off headlamps
Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
( page 55).
For more information, see "Lighting"
( page 126).
Turning off engine
Shift the automatic transmission to
position P ( page 171).
G
Apply the parking brake ( page 59).
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Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P ( page 171).
On slopes, turn the front wheels towards the
road curb.