Operator`s manual

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Turn the key to starter switch position 0
and remove the key from the starter
switch.
R
Take the key with you and lock the vehicle
when leaving.
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Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and
steering* systems. In this case, it is
important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort is
necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.
Adapt your driving accordingly.
X
Properly stop and park the vehicle.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Engage the parking brake (Y page 81).
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada
only) in the instrument cluster comes on.
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Release the brake pedal.
Parking brake
The parking brake serves to secure the
vehicle against rolling away when it is
stationary or parked.
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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.
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Releasing: Depress the brake pedal.
X
Pull up slightly on parking brake
lever : and press release button ;.
X
Push parking brake lever : down as far
as it will go.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada
only) in the instrument cluster goes out.
X
Engaging: Pull up parking brake
lever : firmly.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada
only) in the instrument cluster comes on.
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Warning!
Getting out of your vehicle with the
transmission not fully engaged in park
position P is dangerous. When the engine is
shut off and the brakes are released, the
vehicle can be moved freely with the gear
selector lever in all positions except park
position P. Also, when parked on an incline,
park position P alone may not prevent your
vehicle from moving, possibly hitting
people or objects.
Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting to park position P.
When parked on an incline, always turn the
front wheels towards the road curb.
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Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
Driving and parking
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>> Controls.
* optional
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