To release the parking brake, slightly raise the handle, press the lock button and lower the handle down until it stops.
Carefully!
- Do not use the shift lever in place of the parking brake. Always apply the handbrake firmly and set the automatic transmission shift lever to position P (parking) and in position 1 (first) manual transmission shift lever.
- Stop the engine if you stop the car, even temporarily.
- The vehicle may move unexpectedly.
If the parking brake is released and the BRAKE warning lamp does not go out, this indicates a poor functioning of the brake system. Check your brakes immediately.
Driving with the parking brake applied consumes a lot of fuel and wears out the brake linings quickly.