Releasing automatically
Your vehicle's electric parking brake is
automatically released if all of the following
conditions are met:
- the engine is running.
- the transmission is in position D or R.
- the seat belt has been fastened.
- you depress the accelerator pedal.
If the transmission is in position R, the trunk lid must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake:
- the driver's door is closed.
- you have shifted out of transmission
position P or you have previously driven
faster than 2 mph (3 km/h).
See also:
Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
• an air bag is deployed.
• the vehicle is slowed down severely from a
speed of over 45 mph(70 km/h) and comes
to a halt.
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Securing hooks
Only use the mounting hooks to secure items
of luggage up to maximum of 9 lbs (4 kg) in
weight.
There are two securing hooks 1 on each side
of the cargo compartment. ...
Correct use of the seat belts
WARNING
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
• Seat belts can only work when used
properly. Never wear seat belts in any other
way than as described in this section, as
that could result in serious inj ...