Toyota Matrix 2009 Owner's Manual page 329

2 -1 . Driving proc e dure s
Pa rk ing bra ke
NOTICE
Before driving
n
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
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Sets the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake
while depressing the brake
pedal.
Releases the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and
lower it completely while press-
ing the button.