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195Starting and driving
Parking brake
The parking brake is situated between the
front seats and acts on the rear wheels.
When the parking brake is on, the indicator
light on the main instrument panel will be on.
To release the parking brake, lift the lever
slightly, press the release button and
release the lever by pushing down on it.
Parking
WARNING
• Always apply the parking brake when
the car is parked.
• Always apply the parking brake
before removing the ignition key.
• Never use the parking brake when the
car is moving.
WARNING
• Do not leave children or pets unat-
tended in the car. In warm, sunny
weather, the temperature inside the
car can reach 160–180°F (70–80°C).
• Park where the vehicle will not create
an obstruction or a hazard to other
road users.
• Do not park on dry grass or other com-
bustible material. The catalytic con-
verter gets very hot and could start a
fire.
• Apply the parking brake.
• Shift to Reverse for manual transmis-
sion (automatic transmission: move
selector lever to P (Park)), and remove
the ignition key. Lock the car.
NOTICE
Empty the car yourself and bear in mind:
• never leave a mobile phone, computer
or similar object visible in your car.
• clothing, packages and bags attract
thieves.
• do not leave small objects such as
CDs, sunglasses and coins visible.
• if possible, park in a well-lit,
conspicuous parking space.
• thieves strike whenever and wherever
they are given the opportunity.
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