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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PARKING BRAKE
Always engage the parking brake before leaving the car. This also turns on the
parking brake indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or "START" position. Before
driving a ...
POWER WINDOWS (If Installed)
The power windows operate when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. The
main switches are located on the driver's armrest and control the front (4/3 Door)
and rear windows (4 ...
How does the air bag system operate
• Air bags are activated (able to inflate if necessary) only when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or START position.
• Air bags inflate instantly in the event of serious frontal or side col ...