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:
Emergency Engine Stop
If you cannot stop the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button, do
either of the following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for three seconds.
• Firmly press th ...
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install acc ...
Automatic Transmission
Creeping
The following conditions cause the engine to run at high revolutions, and
increase creeping:
• Immediately after the engine starts.
• When the climate control system is in use.
Keep ...
