Parking brake
WARNING
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle's brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
- To apply: depress parking brake 2 firmly. When the engine is running,
the
(USA only) or
(Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up in the instrument cluster. - To release: depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed.
- Pull release handle 1. When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running, the (USA only) or
(Canada only) indicator lamp goes
out in the instrument cluster.
See also:
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The seat ventilation has switched off
prematurely or cannot be switched on. The
vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low
because too many electrical consumers are
switched on.
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High-beam headlamps
To switch on the high-beam headlamps: turn the SmartKey in the ignition
lock to position 2 or start the engine.
Turn the light switch to
or or
.
Press the combination switch beyond th ...