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.
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the
table. Check each sy ...
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLER CAP ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR STRAINER
3. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY
(a) Fix the brake master cylinder in a vise between aluminum plates.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
(See page )
2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Disengage the 3 claws to remove the he ...