PARKING BRAKE
Center Parking Brake
E172225
To apply the parking brake:
1.
Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up to its
fullest extent.
To release the parking brake:
1.
Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up slightly.
3. Press the release button and push the
parking brake lever down.
Note:
If you park your vehicle facing uphill
turn the steering wheel away from the curb.
Note:
If you park your vehicle facing
downhill turn the steering wheel toward the
curb.
Note:
Do not press the release button while
pulling the parking brake lever up.
HILL START ASSIST -
VEHICLES WITH: HILL START
ASSIST
WARNINGS
The system does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave your
vehicle, always apply the parking
brake. Failure to leave your vehicle securely
parked may lead to a crash or injury. See
Parking Brake
(page 141).
You must remain in your vehicle
when the system turns on. At all
times, you are responsible for
controlling your vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening, if required. Failure
to take care may result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, serious personal
injury or death.
The system will turn off if a
malfunction is apparent or if you rev
the engine excessively. Failure to
take care may result in the loss of control
of your vehicle, serious personal injury or
death.
Note:
The system will not operate if the
parking brake is applied.
The system makes it easier to pull away
when your vehicle is on a slope without the
need to use the parking brake.
When the system is active, your vehicle will
remain stationary on the slope for two to
three seconds after you release the brake
pedal. This allows time to move your foot
from the brake to the accelerator pedal.
The system releases the brakes
automatically once the engine has
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Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Brakes