Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If you think the parking brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the gear selector lever in "P" (automatic) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.
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Additional safety precautions
• Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a foldeddown back
seat. All occupants should sit upright, fully back in their seats with their seat
belts on and their feet on the floor. ...
Checking the clutch fluid
To Check the Clutch Fluid
The clutch fluid level in the master cylinder
should be checked when performing other under
hood services. The system should be
checked for leakage at the same time. Ch ...
Obtain Spare Tire and Tool
Remove the spare tire and remove the jack and tool bag from the trunk.
NOTE:
The spare tire and tool is located beneath the luggage mat in the vehicle trunk
or luggage compartment. ...