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:
Safety
When I first picked up the test car, it beeped at me several times while I
was driving on the highway. It took me a minute to figure out that it was
beeping every time I drifted into another lane. ...
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
Doors and engine hood: Check that all doors and the engine hood, operate properly. Also ensure tha ...
Push starting
Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing.
CAUTION
• Automatic transmission models cannot be push-started or tow-started. Attempting to do so may cause transmission damage.• Three way catalyst e ...
