Parking brake

To set the parking brake, fully


To set the parking brake, fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left foot while depressing the brake pedal with your right foot.

(Depressing the pedal again releases the parking brake.)

Usage in winter time

See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time.

NOTICE:
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating,
which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.

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