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Starting and operating / Parking your vehicle
Parking your vehicle
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& Parking brake
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To set the parking brake , depress the brake pedal firmly and hold it down until the parking brake lever is fully pulled up .
CAUTION
Never drive while the parking brake is set because this will cause unnecessary wear on the brake linings . Before starting to drive , always make sure that the parking brake has been fully released .
To release the parking brake , pull the lever up slightly , press the release button , then lower the lever while keeping the button pressed .
When the parking brake is set while the engine is running , the parking brake warning light illuminates . After starting the vehicle , be sure that the warning light has turned off before the vehicle is driven . Refer to “ Brake system warning light ( red )” F3-21 .
& Parking tips
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When parking your vehicle , always perform the following items .
. Apply the parking brake firmly .
. For MT models , put the shift lever in the “ 1 ” ( 1st ) for upgrade or “ R ” ( Reverse ) for a downgrade .
. For CVT models , put the select lever in the “ P ” ( Park ) position .
Never rely on the mechanical friction of the transmission alone to hold the vehicle .
When parking on a hill , always turn the steering wheel . When the vehicle is headed up the hill , the front wheels should be turned away from the curb .
When facing downhill , the front wheels should be turned into the curb .