
You have an automatic release for the parking brake.
The parking brake should automatically unlock when
you move the gearshift to any forward gear while the
engine is running. However, the automatic release
does not work when the gearshift is in reverse,
neutral or park.
To manually release the parking brake, pull the
BRAKE RELEASE handle located on the lower left
comer of the instrument panel. The Brake Warning
Light will illuminate if the parking brake is not fully
released when the engine is running.
The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving
vehicle, but you can use the parking brake to stop
your vehicle in an emergency if the normal brakes
fail. However, since the parking brake applies only
the rear brakes, the stopping distance will increase
greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be
adversely affected.
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Always check the Brake Warning light each
time you start your engine. Driving with the
parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear
out quickly and will reduce the fuel economy.
Driving Under Special Conditions
Tips for Safe Driving
As with any new vehicle, yours may drive and
handle differently from your previous vehicle.
Use care until you become accustomed to its
various features and driving characteristics.
Operate your vehicle within reasonable limits.
Sudden acceleration, deceleration, turning, or
combinations of these maneuvers can cause a
vehicle to behave differently than anticipated.
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Страница 18: ...Figure I The shoulder belt height adjuster Figure 2 The shoulder belt height adjuster 13 ...
Страница 28: ...Inflated driver side air bag Inflated Passenger side air bag 23 ...
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Страница 55: ...Warning Lights and Gauges Instrument cluster 51 ...
Страница 74: ...Light Instrument panel 70 Cluster H ood release handle Rear window def roster heated ...
Страница 164: ...Volume Treble Bass AM Display SCAN Dolby Tape Tune Autoset Fastforward Luxury Audio System Analog 160 ...
Страница 206: ...Alternator mounting brace stud jumper cable The engine with jumper cables 202 Booster battery ...
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Страница 270: ...The instrument panel fuse panel location Emergency brake pedal Squeeze here to remove fuse panel cover 267 ...
Страница 271: ...The instrument panel fuse panel 268 ...
Страница 276: ...The underside of the high current fuse panel cover 273 ...
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Страница 299: ...Trunk Taillamp bulbs Backup lamp bulbs Brakelamp bulbs Turn signal bulbs High mount brakelamp bulbs Fuel door Doors 300 ...
Страница 304: ...Fuel pump shutoff switch Air suspension shutoff switch Spare tire Cargo storage system Fuel door manual release 305 ...