Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
Automatic transmission models
3. Move the shift lever from
to
.
Manual transmission models
3. Move the shift lever to
.
4. Turn off the engine.
Always set the parking brake firmly, in particular if you are parked on an incline.
Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects, such as dry grass, oil, or timber. Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
When Stopped
Automatic transmission models
NOTICE
The following can damage the transmission:
• Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.
• Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
• Moving the shift lever into
before the vehicle
stops completely.
Raise the wiper arms when snow is expected.
See also:
Side Airbag Off Indicator
If the side airbag off indicator comes on, have the passenger sit upright. A
few
seconds after the passenger is sitting properly, the side airbag will
automatically be
turned on, and the indicat ...
Brake System
Parking Brake
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.
To apply:
Pull the lever fully up without pressing the
release button.
To release:
1. Pull the lever slightly, ...
Booster Seats
If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
a rear seating position. For the child's safety,
check that the child meets the booster seat
manufactur ...
