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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.
NOTE: If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle
is moving, a chime will sound to alert the driver. The
chime will sound up to 10 times or until the vehicle has
returned to a stop.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is fully applied and the gear selector is 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.
NOTE: The parking brake lever will not release unless
the lever is pulled up slightly past its applied position.
Operation with an Automatic Transaxle
When parking on a flat surface, place the gear selector
lever in the PARK position first, and then apply the
parking brake.
NOTE: When parking on a hill, it is important to set the
parking brake BEFORE placing the gear selector in
PARK, otherwise the load on the automatic transaxle
locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the
selector 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.
Operation with a Manual Transaxle — If Equipped
Place the gear selector in REVERSE. As an added precau-
tion, when parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward
the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on
an uphill grade.
278 STARTING AND OPERATING
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