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:
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Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle
shown as “The combined weight of occupants
and cargo” on the Tire and Loading
Information label. Do not exceed the
number of occupants shown ...
Sunshade
Open and close the sunshade by sliding it forward
or backward. ...
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driving
conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to ...
