Parking brake
WARNING
• Be sure the parking brake is fully released before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident.
• Do not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle.
• Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully engaged.
• Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle. They could release the parking brake and cause an accident.
See also:
Securing the load
There are luggage hooks located in the cargo area as shown. The hooks can be used to secure cargo with ropes or other types of straps.
Do not apply a total load of more than 6.5 lbs. (29 N) to a si ...
Locking with power door lock switch
To lock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) to the lock position 1 . When locking the door this way, be certain not to leave the key inside th ...
Safety & Reliability
In crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the M earned
the top possible score, Good, in both frontal and side-impact tests. Standard
safety features include six airbags, with s ...