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Starting and driving
Parking brake
The parking brake lever is situated between
the front seats. The brake acts on the rear
wheels. When the parking brake is applied,
the
indicator light on the main instru-
ment panel will come on.
To release the parking brake, lift the lever
slightly, pull the release button on the under-
side of the lever and lower the lever.
If conditions allow, it is best if the brake
pedal is not depressed, or only depressed
as little as necessary so as to stop the car
from rolling, when the parking brake is
applied.
To facilitate releasing the parking brake,
depress the brake pedal. This is especially
appropriate if the car is standing on a hill.
If the parking brake is applied when the car
starts off, the following message will appear
on the SID:
Parking
WARNING
• Always apply the parking brake when
you park the car. If the car is to be
left parked for a long time, refer to
page 179.
• Always apply the parking brake
before removing the remote control.
• Do not use the parking brake while
driving.
• Grasp the parking brake lever in such
a way that no fingers get trapped when
you release the parking brake.
Release park brake.
WARNING
• Never leave children or pets unat-
tended in the car. In warm, sunny
weather, the temperature inside the
car can reach 160–180 °F (70–80 °C).
• Park where the vehicle will not create
an obstruction or a hazard to other
road users.
• Do not park on dry grass or other com-
bustible material. The catalytic con-
verter gets very hot and could start a
fire.
• Apply the parking brake, remove the
remote control and lock the car.
Correct hold
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