The anti-lock braking system will not
eliminate the risks when:
•
You drive too closely to the vehicle in
front of you.
•
Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
•
You take corners too fast.
•
The road surface is poor.
PARKING BRAKE
Hydraulic Brakes
WARNINGS
Do not use the gearshift selector in
place of the parking brake. Always
set the parking brake fully AND make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N). Use of wheel chocks is also
recommended in hilly or off-road usage.
Unexpected and possible sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these precautions
are not taken.
If the parking brake is fully released
but the parking brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may
not be working properly. See your dealer
or a qualified service technician.
Apply the parking brake whenever the
vehicle is parked. To set the parking brake,
pull the handle up until it snaps into the
locked position.
When the parking brake is out of
adjustment, seek service immediately.
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The parking brake warning lamp
in the instrument cluster
illuminates, and remains
illuminated (when you switch on the
ignition), until you release the parking
brake.
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Push the palm release lever (A) on the
parking brake handle (B) and push down
as far as possible to release the brake.
Driving with the parking brake on causes
the brakes to wear out quickly and reduces
fuel economy.
We recommend you not use the parking
brake to stop a moving vehicle. However,
if the normal brakes fail, you can use the
parking brake to stop your vehicle in an
emergency. Since the parking brake only
applies retardation to the rear wheels, the
vehicle's stopping distance increases
greatly and the handling of your vehicle is
adversely affected.
Applying the Parking Brake
Note:
If the light blinks and a warning tone
sounds when you pull the control knob, the
parking brake is not functioning properly.
Seek immediate service from your dealer.
Pull the yellow, dash-mounted parking
brake knob. The parking brake light
illuminates indicating that the parking
brake has been successfully set.
Releasing the Parking Brake
WARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while
moving the gearshift lever from
position to position. If the brake
pedal is not held down, the vehicle may
move unexpectedly resulting in property
damage, personal injury or death.
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