When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
switch ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument
cluster will illuminate.
NOTE:
•
When the parking brake is applied and the automatic
transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning
Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime
will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking
brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
•
This light only shows that the parking brake is ap-
plied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission, apply the parking brake
before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load
on the transmission locking mechanism may make it
difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK.
The parking brake should always be applied whenever
the driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
•
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured.
•
Do not leave the key fob in the ignition switch. A
child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
•
Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and a collision.
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Page 119: ...3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117...
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Page 121: ...3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119...
Page 187: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185...
Page 188: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 270: ...Operating Tips 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 315: ...5 STARTING AND OPERATING 313...
Page 320: ...4500 5500 Tire Inflation 318 STARTING AND OPERATING...
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Page 442: ...3 Pull the bulb straight from it s socket and replace 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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