Applying The Parking Brake; Releasing The Parking Brake - Hyundai Accent 2010 Owner's Manual

Applying the parking brake

To engage the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and then without press-
ing the release button in, pull the park-
ing brake lever up as far as possible. In
addition it is recommended that when
parking the vehicle on a gradient, the
shift lever should be positioned in the
appropriate low gear on manual transaxle
vehicles or in the P (Park) position on
automatic transaxle vehicles.
!
CAUTION:
Driving with the parking brake ap-
plied will cause excessive brake pad
(or lining) and brake rotor wear.

Releasing the parking brake

To release the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and pull up the parking
brake lever slightly. Secondly, depress
the release button and lower the parking
brake lever while holding the button.
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WARNING:
Whenever leaving vehicle or parking
always set the parking brake as far as
possible and fully engage the
vehicle's transaxle into the park po-
sition. Vehicles not fully engaged in
park with the parking brake set are at
risk for moving inadvertently and
injuring yourself or others.
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR
STOP LIGHT
B550A01S-GAT
(If Installed)
4 Door
B550A01MC
3 Door
B550A01MC-1
In addition to the lower-mounted rear
stop lights on either side of the car, the
high mounted rear stop light in the
center of the rear window or inserted in
the rear spoiler also lights when the
brakes are applied.
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