Releasing the parking brake:
You
will need to use the
PUSH
TO
RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the
regular brake down and push the parking brake pedal
with your left foot. This will unlock the pedal. When
you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will
follow
it
to the released position.
If
you try to drive with the parking brake on, the parking
brake indicator light stays
on.
The PARK BRAKE
SET
message will appear in the Driver Information Center,
and
a
chime will sound until you release the parking
brake or recycle the ignition.
NOTICE:
Shifting
Into
PARK
(P)
Driving with the parking brake
on
can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them, and you could also damage other
parts of your vehicle.
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If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,
see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That part
shows
what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.
It
can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if
the shift lever is not fully in
PARK
(P)
with the
parking brake firmly set.
Your
vehicle can roll. If
you have left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To
be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when
you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that
follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a
Trailer” in the Index.
1.
Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set
the parking brake by pushing down the parking
brake pedal with your left foot.
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