Braking Tips; Tips For Using The Brakes - Subaru 1998 Impreza Owner's Manual

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When parking your vehicle, always set the parking brake firmly and put
the shift lever in the "1" (1st) for an upgrade or "R" (Reverse) for a down
grade for manual transmission vehicles, or in the "P" (Park) position for
automatic transmission vehicles.
Always set the parking brake firmly when parking your vehicle. Never
rely on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.
For better parking brake power, depress the brake pedal firmly while set-
ting the parking brake.
When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel. When the vehicle
is headed up the hill, the front wheels should be turned away from the
curb. When facing down hill, the front wheels should be turned into the
curb.

Tips for using the brakes

J Braking tips
WARNING
Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can
cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear
on the brake pads and linings.
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