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Parking Brake
Vehicles With Automatic Transmission
WARNING:
Always set the parking brake and leave your vehicle with the transmission in park (P). |
Note:
If you park your vehicle on a hill and facing uphill, shift into park (P) and turn the steering wheel away from the curb.
Note:
If you park your vehicle on a hill and facing downhill, shift into park (P) and turn the steering wheel toward the curb.
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
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WARNING:
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure you shift the gearshift lever to first gear. Switch the ignition off and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. |
Note:
If you park your vehicle on a hill and facing uphill, select first gear and turn the steering wheel away from the curb.
Note:
If you park your vehicle on a hill and facing downhill, select reverse gear and turn the steering wheel toward the curb.
To park your vehicle:
- Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position.
- Fully apply the parking brake, hold the clutch pedal down, then shift into first (1).
- Turn the ignition off.
After you turn the engine off you can now release the clutch pedal.
All Vehicles
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WARNING:
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
To set the parking brake, pull the parking brake handle up as far as possible.
To release the parking brake:
- Press and hold the button at the end of the parking brake handle.
- Pull the handle up slightly, then push the handle down.
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