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Omni MPI
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
6-1
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
The parking brake lever is located between
the seats. To apply the parking brake, hold
the brake pedal down and pull the parking
brake lever all the way up. To release the
parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,
pull up slightly on the parking brake lever,
push the button on the end of the lever
with your thumb, and lower the lever to its
original position.
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WARNING
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WARNING
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Never drive your vehicle with the
parking brake on: rear brake
effectiveness can be reduced from
over heating, brake life may be
shortened, or permanent brake
damage may result.
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If the parking brake does not hold
the vehicle securely or does not
fully release, have your vehicle
inspected immediately by an
authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Always apply the parking brake fully
before leaving your vehicle or it may
move, causing injury or damage.
When parking, make sure the gear
shift lever is left in first gear or
reverse. Remember, even though the
transmission is in gear, you must
always apply the parking brake fully.
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PEDALS
CAUTION
Clutch Pedal
The clutch pedal is used to disengage the
drive to the wheels when starting the engine,
stopping, or shifting the transmission lever.
Depressing the pedal disengages the clutch.
Do not drive with your foot resting
on the clutch pedal. It could result in
excessive clutch wear, clutch
damage, or unexpected loss of engine
braking.
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Brake Pedal
Your MARUTI SUZUKI vehicle is equipped
with front and rear drum brakes. Depressing
the brake pedal applies both sets of brakes.
You may hear occasional brake squeal
when you apply the brakes. This is a nor-