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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Locking from Outside
The doors can be locked without a key. To lock the doors, first push the inside
lock switch to the "LOCK" position so that the red mark on the switch is not visible,
then close the doo ...
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. ...
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG) System
1. Driver's front airbag
2. Passenger's front airbag
3. Side impact airbag
4. Curtain airbag
WARNING:
Even in vehicles with air bags, you and your passengers must always wear the
seat ...