Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Owner's Manual page 255

Starting and operating
running, the parking brake warning light comes on.
After starting the vehicle, be sure that the warning
light has gone out before the vehicle is driven. Refer
to the " Warning and indicator lights" section (chap-
ter 3).
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 downgrade for
manual transmission vehicles, or in the " P" (Park)
position for automatic transmission vehicles. Always
set the parking brake firmly when parking your ve-
hicle. Never rely on the transmission alone to hold
the vehicle.
When parking on a hill, always turn the steering
wheel. When the vehicle is headed up the hill, the
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front wheels should be turned away from the curb.
When facing downhill, the front wheels should be
turned into the curb.
CAUTION
If your vehicle has a front underspoiler and
rear underspoiler (both optional), pay atten-
tion to blocks and other obstructions on the
ground when parking. The underspoilers
could be damaged by contact with them.
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