Daewoo Lanos 2002, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING 2–15
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 set the parking brake, depress the brake
pedal and pull the lever up fully.
To release, depress the brake pedal, pull the
lever up slightly (1) and push the button (2)
in the tip of the lever. Then lower the lever
while holding the button in (3).
Ensure the parking brake is fully released
before driving off.
See your Daewoo Dealer if adjustment of
the parking brake is required.
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" posi-
tion.
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.
(1)
(2)
(3)
CAUTION
Things that can burn could touch hot
exhaust parts under your vehicle and
ignite.
Do not park or operate vehicle over
combustible materials.
CAUTION
The vehicle can move when parked.
• Always apply parking brake fully.
• Park on firm, level ground.
• When hill parking, do not leave
front wheels in straight ahead ma-
terials.
CAUTION
Driving with parking brake applied
could damage rear brake system.
• Before driving, fully release park-
ing brake.
• Check brake system warning light
off.