Hyundai 2010 Accent, Owner'S Manual

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and then without press-
ing the release button in, pull the park-
ing brake lever up as far as possible. In
addition it is recommended that when
parking the vehicle on a gradient, the
shift lever should be positioned in the
appropriate low gear on manual transaxle
vehicles or in the P (Park) position on
automatic transaxle vehicles.
CAUTION:
Driving with the parking brake ap-
plied will cause excessive brake pad
(or lining) and brake rotor wear.
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WARNING:
Whenever leaving vehicle or parking
always set the parking brake as far as
possible and fully engage the
vehicle's transaxle into the park po-
sition. Vehicles not fully engaged in
park with the parking brake set are at
risk for moving inadvertently and
injuring yourself or others.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and pull up the parking
brake lever slightly. Secondly, depress
the release button and lower the parking
brake lever while holding the button.
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR
STOP LIGHT
B550A01S-GAT
(If Installed)
In addition to the lower-mounted rear
stop lights on either side of the car, the
high mounted rear stop light in the
center of the rear window or inserted in
the rear spoiler also lights when the
brakes are applied.
B550A01MC
4 Door
B550A01MC-1
3 Door