SSANGYONG REXTON Owner's Manual page 47

WARNING
Brake system and ABS warning light
illuminating at the same time indi-
cates a failure in the base brake sys-
tem due to malfunction of ABS.
• Stop the vehicle and consult your
Ssangyong Dealer.
• Have the system checked and re-
paired before continuing your
journey.
PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake acts on the rear wheels.
It engages automatically when applied. The
parking brake lever is located between the
front seats.
To apply the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal and pull the lever up fully.
To release, depress the brake pedal, pull the
lever up slightly and push the button in the
tip of the lever. Then lower the lever while
holding the button in.
Ensure the parking brake is fully released
before driving off.
See your Ssangyong Dealer if adjustment of
the parking brake is required.
STARTING AND OPERATING 2–23
When Parking Your Vehicle
1. Hold the brake pedal down and firmly
apply the parking brake.
2. Manual transmission models :
When parking on level ground, place the
gearshift lever in the "NEUTRAL"
position.
When parking on a downhill gradient,
place the gearshift lever in the "RE-
VERSE" position.
When parking on an uphill gradient,
place the gearshift lever in the "1st"
position.
Automatic transmission models :
Move the selector lever to the "P" (PARK)
position.
3. Close all windows and sun roof*.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" posi-
tion and remove the key.
5. Lock all doors and tailgate.
6. Be sure the vehicle is not moving.