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Parking

Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof (if the front wheels away from the
the parking brake is set firmly or equipped) and the windows are curb. If you have a manual
your vehicle may roll if it is on an closed. transmission, put it in first gear.
incline.
Turn off the lights. If the vehicle is facing downhill,
If your vehicle has an automatic turn the front wheels toward the
transmission, set the parking brake Place any packages, valuables, etc., curb. If you have a manual
before you put the transmission in in the trunk or take them with you. transmission, put it in reverse gear.
Park. This keeps the vehicle from
moving and putting pressure on the Lock thedoorswith the keyorthe Make sure the parking brake is
parking mechanism in the remote transmitter. fully released before driving away.
transmission. Driving with the parking brake
On U.S. LX and EX models partially set can overheat or
Check the indicator on the damage the rear brakes.
instrument panel to verify that the
security system is set.
Never park over dry leaves, tall Never install a sunshade between the
grass, or other flammable upper and lower meters on the
materials. The hot three way instrument panel. If you do, you could
catalytic converter could cause cause heat damage to the upper meter
these materials to catch on fire. on a very hot day.

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