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HANDBRAKE
DO NOT drive with the
handbrake applied, or
apply the handbrake while the
car is in motion; this could
result in loss of control, prevent
the anti-lock braking system
from functioning correctly, and
may even cause damage to the
rear brakes.
The handbrake operates on the rear wheels only. To apply the
handbrake, pull the lever up. Always apply the handbrake
FULLY whenever you park the car.
To release, pull the lever up slightly, depress the button
(arrowed in illustration) and fully lower the lever. The
warning light on the instrument panel will extinguish when
the handbrake is fully released.
When parking on a steep slope, do not rely on the handbrake
alone to hold the car. On manual gearbox models, leave the
car parked with the gearbox in a low forward gear when
facing uphill and in reverse gear when facing downhill. On
automatic gearbox models, selection of ‘P’ (park) will lock the
transmission and, together with the handbrake, prevent the
car from rolling away.
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