MARUTI SUZUKI ZEN-AX, Owner'S Manual

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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
• 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.
• If the parking brake does not hold
the vehicle securely or does not
fully release, have your vehicle
inspected immediately by an
authorized MARUTI 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 for manual transmission is
left in first gear or reverse and the
gear shift lever for automatic
transmission vehicles is in “P”
(PARK). Remember, even though the
transmission is in gear, you must
always apply the parking brake fully.
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.
For automatic transmission vehicles, always
apply the parking brake before moving the
gear shift lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you park on an incline and shift into “P”
before applying the parking brake, the
weight of the vehicle may make it difficult
to shift out of “P” when you are ready to
drive the vehicle.
When preparing to drive the vehicle, move
the gearshift lever out of the “P” position
before releasing the parking brake.
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