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park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully. To
KNOWING
release the parking brake, press the park brake pedal a
YOUR
second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake
VEHICLE
disengage. (fig. 138)
When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
SAFETY
switch ON, the "Brake Warning Light" in the instru-
ment cluster will illuminate.
STARTING
NOTE:
AND
• When the parking brake is applied and the automatic
DRIVING
transmission is placed in gear, the "Brake Warning
WARNING
Light" will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime
LIGHTS
will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the park-
AND
MESSAGES
ing brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND
CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
(fig. 138)
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Parking Brake
• This light only shows that the parking brake is ap-
plied. It does not show the degree of brake applica-
tion.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission, apply the parking
brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise
the load on the transmission locking mechanism may
make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK.
The parking brake should always be applied whenever
the driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Never use PARK position on an auto-
matic transmission as a substitute for
the parking brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.
• Before exiting a vehicle,always apply the park-
ing brake, shift the automatic transmission into
PARK and first gear or REVERSE for a manual
transmission, and remove the key fob from the
ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock
your vehicle.
(Continued)
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