Parking brake
When you apply the parking brake with engine running, the brake system warning light in the
instrument cluster will come on.
NOTE: This light, when illuminated with parking brake application, shows only that the parking brake is on. It does not show the degree of brake application.
NOTE: If the light remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer im- mediately. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. For manual transmission vehicles, place the shift lever in REVERSE. For vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, place the shift lever in the PARK position.
To release the parking brake, slightly pull up the handle while pushing the lock button, and guide the lever downward to its stop. The brake warning light in the instrument cluster should go out. A warning sounds if you start to drive without having released the parking brake.
When parking on a hill, you must set the parking brake
before placing the shift lever in PARK. If you don’t, the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING! Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and an accident.
WARNING! Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle. A child could be injured, or could injure others, if left unattended.
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