Subaru A3100BE Automobile User Manual


 
7-26 Starting and operating
To set the parking brake, hold down the
brake pedal while pushing the parking
brake pedal as far as it will go.
To release the parking brake, hold down
the brake pedal while pushing the parking
brake pedal and slowly releasing it.
When the parking brake is set while the
engine is running, the parking brake warn-
ing light comes on. After starting the vehi-
cle, be sure that the warning light has
gone out before the vehicle is driven. Re-
fer to the “Warning and indicator lights”
section (chapter 3).
When parking your vehicle, always set the
parking brake firmly and put the selector
lever in the “P” (Park) position. Always set
the parking brake firmly when parking
your vehicle. Never rely on the transmis-
sion alone to hold the vehicle.
When parking on a hill, always turn the
steering wheel. When the vehicle is head-
ed up the hill, the front wheels should be
turned away from the curb.
When facing downhill, the front wheels
should be turned into the curb.
y Never drive while the parking
brake is set because this will
cause unnecessary wear on the
brake linings. Before starting to
drive, always make sure that the
parking brake has been fully re-
leased.
y Never drive with your foot on the
parking brake pedal.
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