Jeep 2008 Patriot Owner's Manual page 279

brake pedal, pull up slightly on the lever, then depress
the button on the end of the lever and push the lever fully
down toward the floor.
NOTE: The parking brake lever will not release unless
the lever is pulled up slightly past its applied position.
Parking Brake Lever
When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking
brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise,
the load on the automatic transmission locking mecha-
nism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of
PARK. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels
toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the
curb on a uphill grade.
You should always apply the parking brake before leav-
ing the vehicle.
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