Mitsubishi Fuso FK 2008, Owner'S Manual

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To release
To release the parking brake, press the button at
the end of the lever while raising the latter slightly.
Then, with the button pressed, return the lever to its
original position.
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How to park P. 7-13
CAUTION
•
Illumination of indicator lamp does not
necessarily indicate that the parking brake
has been fully activated. Be sure to pull the
lever all the way.
•
Before putting the vehicle in motion, check
that indicator lamp is not illuminated.
•
Do not drive with the parking brake applied.
Doing so will not only degrade the parking
brake performance but also cause the park-
ing brake to overheat, possibly resulting in a
fire.
2 Parking brake control valve
<All models except FK61F>
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To set for parking
Pull knob of the parking brake control valve; the rear
wheels are blocked and the indicator lamp
lights up.
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To release
Make sure that the warning lamp is not illumi-
nated. Push the knob and confirm that the indi-
cator lamp goes out.
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How to park P. 7-13
CAUTION
•
Brake line air pressure may temporarily drop
after a release of the parking brake. Always
check the air pressure before driving.
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When the warning lamp is illuminated,
the brakes are not completely released even
if the knob is pressed. Driving under such a
condition may cause the brakes to drag.
NOTE:
If the air pressure in the parking brake system falls
due to factors like damage to the brake line, the
brake might not release even when the brake con-
trol valve knob is pressed.
P. 13-22
Z02812
Release
Parking
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