Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set firmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
before you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle from
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.
Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Turn off the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lock the doors with the key or the
remote transmitter.
If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, put it in first gear.
Make sure the parking brake is
fully released before driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
damage the rear brakes.
the front wheels away from the
If the vehicle is facing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other flammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verify that the
security system is set.
U.S. EX, EX-L, and 6-cylinder models
Canadian SE, EX-L, and 6-cylinder
models
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curb and set the parking brake.
If your vehicle has a manual
If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
transmission, put it in first gear.
transmission, put it in reverse gear
partially set can overheat or
curb and set the parking brake.
If your vehicle has a manual