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To release:
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
While pressing the release button (1),
slightly pull up on the parking brake lever
then lower the parking brake lever (2).
If the parking brake does not release or
does not release all the way, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
• Do not apply the accelerator pedal
while the parking brake is engaged.
If you depress the accelerator pedal
with the parking brake engaged,
warning will sound. Damage to the
parking brake may occur.
• Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the braking system
and cause premature wear or dam-
age to brake parts. Make sure the
parking brake is released and the
Brake Warning Light is off before
driving.
NOTICE
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•
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a com-
plete stop and continue to
depress the brake pedal. Move
the shift lever into P (Park) posi-
tion, then apply the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF position.
Vehicles with the parking brake
not fully engaged are at risk for
moving inadvertently and caus-
ing injury to yourself or others.
•
NEVER allow anyone who is unfa-
miliar with the vehicle to touch
the parking brake. If the parking
brake is released unintentionally,
serious injury may occur.
•
Only release the parking brake
when you are seated inside the
vehicle with your foot firmly on
the brake pedal.
WARNING