Ford 1996 Aerostar Manual page 178

Parking Brake
The parking brake should be used whenever you
park your vehicle.
The parking brake is a hand operated lever
located on the floor of your van just to the right
of the driver's seat.
To set the parking brake while parking your
van, press the brake pedal with your right foot
and hold it while you fully apply the parking
brake lever.
To release the parking brake, press the brake
pedal with your right foot, depress the release
button in the parking brake lever while pulling
up on the lever, and then lower the lever all the
way to the floor.
Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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