Parking brake
- Be sure the parking brake is fully released before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident.
- Do not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle.
- Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully engaged.
- Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle. They could release the parking brake and cause an accident.
To apply: Fully depress the parking brake pedal 1 .
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake 2 .
2. Depress the parking brake pedal 1 and the parking brake will be released.
3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.
See also:
HomeLink universal transceiver (if so equipped)
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of up
to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
HomeLink Universal Transceiver: ...
Moving to a steep downhill
Moving to a steep downhill
When moving the vehicle down a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide
lines are shown further than the actual distance.
For example, the display ...
Driving on snow or ice
● Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
these conditions ...