Lever type
● Sets the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal.
At this time, the indicator will come on.
● Release the parking brake
Press the button
Turn the lever clockwise
Press it in completely
Pedal type
Sets the parking brake*.
(Depressing the pedal again releases the parking brake.) At this time, the indicator will come on.
*:Fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left foot while depressing the brake pedal with your right foot.
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reach a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time.
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
