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Hyundai Equus (2016 year). Instruction - part 19

Driving your vehicle

Operating conditions

Warning types

The BSD indicator will illuminate

The system will activate as below.

when the BSD system switch is

1.The system is ON.

pressed ON after turning the Engine

2.The vehicle speed is above 9.3

Start/Stop button ON.

mph (15 km/h).

When the vehicle speed exceeds 9.3

3.Other vehicles are detected behind

mph (15 km/h), the system will acti-

your vehicle.

vate.

When you press the BSD switch

1st stage

again, the indicator and the BSD sys-

tem will be turned OFF.

When the ignition switch is pressed

ON after engine turn-OFF, the BSD

system returns to the previous state.

When the BSD system is not used,

turn the BSD system OFF by press-

ing the switch.

When the BSD system is turned ON,

the warning light will illuminate for 3

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seconds on the outside rearview mir-

When a vehicle is detected within the

ror.

system sensing range, a warning

light will illuminate on the outside

rearview mirror and the head-up dis-

play.

When a detected vehicle is out of the

warning range, the warning alarm

will be turned OFF according to driv-

ing conditions.

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2nd stage

Detecting sensor

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The sensors are located inside of the

rear bumper.

Always keep the rear bumper clean

for the proper operation of the sys-

tem.

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The second-stage alarm will activate

when:

1.The first-stage alarm is ON.

2.The turn signal is pressed ON,

before changing the lanes.

When the second-stage alert is

active, a warning light will flash on

the outside rearview mirror and the

head up display, and an alarm will

sound.

When the turn signal switch is

pressed to the original position, the

second-stage alert will be deactivat-

ed.

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Warning message

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When there is a problem with the

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BSD system, the message will be

When the detecting sensor perform-

displayed to alert the driver. In this

ance is bad, or when the sensors are

case, have a vehicle checked by an

overheated by foreign substances on

authorized EQUUS dealer.

the rear bumper, the warning mes-

sage will be displayed to alert the

driver. However, the message may

be displayed even in an open place

without any vehicles to be detected

due to bad weather. Remove the for-

eign substance on the rear bumper.

After the foreign substance is

removed, if you drive for approxi-

mately 10 minutes, the system will

work normally.

If the system does not work normally

even though the foreign substance is

removed, take your vehicle to an

authorized EQUUS dealer and have

the system checked.

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RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)

Warning type

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When your vehicle drives backwards

• When the sensor detects any

after parking, the sensor detects any

approaching vehicles behind, the

approaching vehicles from the left

warning light will flash on the out-

and right sides and gives information

side rearview mirror with an warn-

to the driver.

ing alarm.

• When an approaching vehicle

behind is out of the sensing range,

Operating conditions

when it drives away in the opposite

• When you press the BSD switch

direction or when it drives slowly,

with the ignition ON, the BSD indi-

the warnings will be turned OFF.

cator illuminates and the system

• The system may not normally

turns ON.

operate due to certain factors.

• The system operates, when the

Always take a look around your

driving speed is below 6.2 mph (10

vehicle.

km/h) with the shift lever in

R(Rear).

❈ When the left- or right-side

• The RCTA sensing range is from

bumper of your vehicle is blinded

0.5m to 20m in accordance with

by barriers or vehicles, the system

the directions. When the approach-

sensing performance may be

ing vehicle speed is from 2.5 mph

deteriorated.

(4 km/h) to 22 mph (36 km/h) with-

in the sensing range, it will be

detected. However, the system

sensing range is varied in different

conditions. Always take a look

around the vehicle.

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Driving your vehicle

Non-operating condition

WARNING

Driver's Attention

• The warning light on the out-

The driver must be cautious in the

side rearview mirror and the

below situations, because the sys-

head-up display will illumi-

tem may not properly operate to

nate whenever an approach-

assist the driver.

ing vehicle behind is detected

by the system.

- The vehicle drives on a curved road

To avoid an accident, do not

or through a tollgate.

pay too much attention to the

- The sensor is polluted with rain,

warnings, and do not neglect

snow, mud, etc.

to take a look around.

• Drive safely even though the

- The rear bumper, in which the sen-

sor is located, is covered or blocked

vehicle is equipped with the

BSD system. Do not rely sole-

with a foreign matter such as a

sticker, a bumper guard, a bicycle

ly on the system. Check the

road conditions before chang-

stand, etc.

ing the lanes.

- The rear bumper is damaged, or

The system may not alert the

the sensor is out of the original

default position.

driver in some conditions.

Thus, take a look around.

- The vehicle height gets lower or

higher due to heavy loading in a

trunk, abnormal tire pressure, etc.

NOTICE

- The vehicle drives in a bad weather

• The system may not properly

such as heavy rain or snow.

operate, when the bumper is

- There is a fixed object near the

replaced, or when a repair work

vehicle, such as a guardrail.

is done near the sensor.

- A huge amount of metal sub-

• The sensing range differs

stances are near the vehicle, such

according to the roads width.

as in a construction site.

When the road is narrow, the

- A big vehicle is near such as a bus or

system may detect other vehi-

truck.

cles in the next lane.

- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.

• On the contrary, when the road

is wide, the system may not

- A flat trailer like vehicle is near.

detect other vehicles.

- When the other vehicle passes by

• The system may be turn OFF

very fast.

due to the strong electromagnet-

- When changing lanes.

ic waves.

- When going down or up a steep road

where the height of the lane is differ-

ent.

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- When the other vehicle drives at the

This device complies with Part

rear very nearby or drives very close.

15 of the FCC rules.

- When a trailer or carrier is installed.

Operation is subject to the following

- When the temperature of rear

two conditions:

bumper is high.

1. This device may not cause harmful

- When the sensors are covered by

interference, and

the vehicle, wall and pillar of parking

2. This device must accept any inter-

lot.

ference received, including inter-

- When your vehicle moves back, if the

ference that may cause undesired

detected vehicle also moves back.

operation.

- If there is small things like shopping

cart and baby carriage.

- If there is low height vehicle like sport

vehicle.

- When the vehicle is close to your

vehicle.

- When driving through a narrow road

with many trees or bushes.

The warning light on the outside

rearview mirror may not alert the

driver, when:

- The outside rearview mirrors are

severely polluted

- The windows are severely polluted

- The windows are severely tinted.

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Driving your vehicle

ECONOMICAL OPERATION

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends

•

Make sure that the wheels are cor-

mainly on your driving style such as

rectly aligned. Hitting a curb or

where you drive and when you drive.

driving too fast on uneven surfaces

may distort the wheel alignment.

Each of these factors affects your

fuel economy (how many miles/kilo-

Poor alignment causes faster tire

wear-out and may also result in

meters you can drive with a

gallon/liter of fuel). To drive your vehi-

other problems as well as greater

fuel consumption.

cle as economically as possible, fol-

low the below driving suggestions.

•

Keep your vehicle in good condi-

These will help you save in both the

tion. For the better fuel economy

fuel and repair expenses:

and the cheaper maintenance

expenses, maintain your vehicle in

•

Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a

accordance with the maintenance

moderate rate. Do not make

schedule in the chapter 7. When

"jackrabbit" starts or full-throttle

you drive your vehicle in harsh con-

shifts. Maintain a steady cruising

ditions, more frequent mainte-

speed. Do not race between stop-

nance is required

(refer to the

lights. Try to adjust your speed in

chapter 7 for further information).

accordance with other traffic to

avoid

unnecessary

speed

•

Keep your vehicle clean. Your vehi-

changes. Avoid heavy traffic when-

cle should be kept clean and away

ever possible. Always maintain a

from any corrosive substances. It is

safe distance from a vehicle in

especially important that mud, dirt,

front to avoid unnecessary braking.

ice and others are not daubed

This also reduces brake wear-out.

under the vehicle. This extra weight

may increase the fuel consumption

•

Drive at a moderate speed. The

and also cause corrosion.

faster you drive, the more fuel your

vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate

•

Avoid a heavy loading. Do not

speed, in the highest gear appro-

carry unnecessary weight in your

priate for the driving conditions

vehicle. It will improve your fuel

especially on the highway, is one of

economy.

the most effective ways to reduce

•

Do not let the engine idle longer

fuel consumption.

than necessary. When you wait

•

Do not "ride" the brake pedal. This

(not in traffic), turn OFF the engine.

can increase fuel consumption and

Then restart the engine, when you

also wear out the brake compo-

are ready to go.

nents. In addition, resting your foot

•

Remember that your vehicle does

on the brake pedal, while driving,

not require the engine warm-up for

may overheat the brake, reducing

a long time. After turning On the

breaking effects and possibly lead-

engine, run the engine for 10 to 20

ing a serious consequence.

seconds, before shifting the gear.

•

Check your tire conditions. Keep

In cold weather, however, your

them inflated to the recommended

engine needs a slightly longer

pressure level. Under or over infla-

warm-up period.

tion will unnecessarily tire wear-

out. Check the tire pressures at

least once a month.

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Driving your vehicle

• Do not "lug" or "over-rev" the

engine. Lugging is to drive too

WARNING

slowly in a high gear, resulting in

- Turning the engine OFF while

the engine bucking. In this case,

driving

shift to a lower gear. Over-revving

is racing the engine beyond its safe

Never turn the engine OFF to

limit. This can be avoided by decel-

coast down hills or anytime the

erating to a recommended speed.

vehicle is in motion. The power

steering and power brakes will

• Use your air conditioning at inter-

not properly operate, when the

vals. The air conditioning system

engine is turned OFF. Keep the

operates by engine power. Thus,

engine ON and downshift to an

your fuel economy will decline,

appropriate gear for engine

when turning it ON.

braking effect. Moreover, turn-

• Opening the windows, while driv-

ing OFF the ignition, while driv-

ing at a high speed, may reduce

ing, may lock the steering

the fuel economy.

wheel, blocking the steer wheel

• The fuel economy will decline in

movement and causing a seri-

the crosswind and headwind. To

ous injury or death.

offset some of this loss, slow down

the driving speed.

Keeping a vehicle in good operating

condition is important both for the

fuel economy and safety. Therefore,

have your vehicle inspected and

maintained by an authorized EQUUS

dealer on a regular basis.

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Driving your vehicle

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Hazardous driving conditions

• When your vehicle is stuck in snow,

mud, or sand, use the second

gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid

unnecessary spinning of the drive

wheels.

• Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or

other non-slip materials under the

drive wheels to provide additional

traction when being stuck in ice,

snow, or mud.

WARNING

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- Downshifting

When hazardous driving elements

Downshifting with an automatic

are encountered such as water,

transmission, while driving on

snow, ice, mud and sand, take these

slippery surfaces, may cause an

suggestions:

accident. A sudden speed

• Drive cautiously and keep a longer

change in driving may cause

braking distance.

the tires to skid. Be careful

• Avoid abrupt braking or steering.

when downshifting on a slip-

pery surface.

WARNING

- ABS

Do not pump the brake pedal,

when your vehicle is equipped

with the ABS.

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Driving your vehicle

Rocking the vehicle

Information

When it is necessary to rock the

The ESC system must be turned OFF

vehicle to escape from snow, sand,

before rocking the vehicle.

or mud, first move the steering wheel

from side to side to clear the front-

wheel area. Then, move the shift

WARNING

lever back and forth between

R(Reverse) and any forward gears.

When your vehicle is stuck in

snow, mud, sand, etc., you may

Do not race the engine, and avoid

unnecessary wheel spins. When

rock the vehicle to escape by

moving forwards and back-

your vehicle is still stuck in after try-

ing the above, have the vehicle

wards. Do not attempt this,

when people or objects are any-

pulled out by a tow truck to avoid

engine overheating and transmission

where near the vehicle. Rocking

the vehicle may cause it to sud-

damages.

denly move forwards or back-

wards, as it becomes unstuck,

NOTICE

injuring nearby people or dam-

A long-time rocking may overheat

aging objects.

the engine and damage the trans-

mission/tires.

WARNING

- Spinning tires

Do not spin the wheels, espe-

cially faster than

35 mph (56

km/h). Spinning the wheels at a

high speed, while parking, may

overheat a tire and injure

passers-by.

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Smooth cornering

Driving at night

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Avoid braking or shifting a gear on a

Since night-time driving is more haz-

corner, especially when a road sur-

ardous than day-time driving, here

face is wet. It is ideal to drive a cor-

are some important tips to remem-

ner by gently accelerating. When you

ber:

take this suggestion, the tire wear-

• Slow down a driving speed and

out will be minimized.

keep a longer safe distance from a

vehicle in front, as it may be hard-

er to see at night, especially in

areas without any street lights.

• Adjust your mirror angle to reduce

glares from the headlamps of other

vehicles.

• Keep your headlamps clean and

properly aimed at. Any foreign sub-

stances on a headlamp and an

improperly adjusted headlamp

angle make it much harder to see

at night. Turning the headlamp ON,

while operating windshield wipers,

is mandatory in some states.

• Avoid directly staring at the head-

lamps of approaching vehicles.

This may temporarily blind your

vision, and take several seconds

for your eyes to readjust in the

darkness.

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Driving your vehicle

Driving in the rain

Driving in flooded areas

Avoid driving through a flooded area,

unless you are sure the water level is

lower than the wheel bub bottom.

Slowly drive, when driving through

any water. Keep an adequate stop-

ping distance, because your braking

systems may become wet.

After driving through water, dry the

brakes by gently applying them sev-

eral times, while slowly driving.

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Off-road driving

Rain and wet roads make driving

Carefully drive off the road, because

dangerous, especially when you are

your vehicle may become damaged

not prepared for the pavement slick

by rocks or roots of trees. Check the

from rain. Here are a few things to

off-road conditions, in advance,

consider before driving in the rain:

where you will drive.

• A heavy rainfall will make it harder

to see and will increase a braking

distance. Thus, slow down a driv-

ing speed.

• Keep your windshield wipers in

good shape. Replace your wiper

blades, when those fail to wipe out

some parts on the windshield.

• When your tires are in bad shape,

quick braking on a wet surface may

cause a skid and possibly lead to

an accident. Make sure your tires

are in good shape.

• Turn the headlamps ON to make it

easier for others to see you.

• Driving at a high speed through

large puddles may affect your

brake systems. While driving

through puddles, slow down your

driving speed.

• When your brakes are (or are sus-

pected to be) wet, lightly apply

them while driving, until the brak-

ing operation returns to normal.

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Highway driving

WARNING

Tires

• Underinflated or overinflated

tires may cause poor han-

dling, loss of vehicle control,

and sudden braking failure,

leading to an accident, an

injury, and even a death.

Always check tire pressure to

maintain the proper inflation,

before driving. For further tire

pressure information, refer to

“Tires and wheels” in the

chapter 8.

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• Driving with tires with insuffi-

Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.

cient or extremely worn-out

Under-inflation may overheat or

tread is dangerous. Those

damage the tires.

tires may result in loss of

Do not install worn-out or damaged

vehicle control, a collision, an

tires, which may reduce traction or

injury, and even a death.

fail the braking operation.

Worn-out tires must be

replaced immediately and not

used for driving. Always

Information

check the tire tread before

Never over-inflate your tires above the

driving. For further informa-

maximum inflation pressure, as speci-

tion and tread limits, refer to

fied on your tires.

“Tires and wheels” in the

chapter 7.

Fuel, engine coolant and engine

oil

Driving at a high speed consumes

more fuel than driving in an urban

area. Do not forget to check both the

engine coolant and engine oil.

Drive belt

A loose or damaged drive belt may

overheat the engine.

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Driving your vehicle

WINTER DRIVING

Information

Using tire chains are illegal in some

states. Check state laws, before

installing tire chains.

Snow tires

When installing snow tires, make

sure they are radial tires of the same

size and load range as the original

ones. Install snow tires on all four

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wheels to balance your vehicle’s

The severe weather conditions of

handling in all weather conditions.

winter quickly wear out tires and

Keep in mind that the traction provid-

cause other problems. To minimize

ed by snow tires on a dry road may

winter driving problems, you should

not be the same as the original tires.

take the following suggestions:

You should cautiously drive, even

when a road surface is dry. Check

the recommended speed maximum

Snowy or icy conditions

with your tire dealer.

To drive your vehicle in the deep

snow, it may be necessary to use

WARNING

snow tires or tire chains. When

installing snow tires, it is necessary

- Snow tire size

to select tires in the equivalent size

and type to the original ones. Failure

Snow tires should be equivalent

to do so may adversely affect your

in size and type to the vehicle's

safety and handling. Furthermore,

original ones. Otherwise, the

speeding, rapid accelerating, sudden

safety and handling of your

braking and sharp turning are poten-

vehicle may be adversely affect-

tially hazardous.

ed.

When decelerating, set the engine

brake to the fullest extent. Sudden

Do not install studded tires before

braking on a snowy or icy road may

checking the local, state and munici-

cause a skid. You need to keep a suf-

pal regulations. There may be a pos-

ficient distance from a vehicle in

sible restriction against using those.

front. Also, gently depress the brake.

It should be noted that installing tire

chains provides a greater driving

force, but do not prevent a sideways

skid.

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Driving your vehicle

Tire chains

NOTICE

• Use

authorized

HYUNDAI

(MOBIS) parts, after reading the

instruction.

• Make sure to use the AutoSock

of the correct size and type.

Incorrect snow chains may dam-

age your vehicle body and sus-

pension. Those damages may

not be covered by your vehicle

manufacturer's warranty.

• Always check the AutoSock

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installation condition after driv-

Since the sides of radial tires are thin-

ing approximately

0.3 to

0.6

ner, they may be damaged by

miles (0.5 to 1 km). Tighten or

installing some types of snow chains.

reinstall the AutoSock, when

Therefore, snow tires are more rec-

they are loose.

ommended than snow chains. Do not

install tire chains on tires over the alu-

Chain installation

minum wheels. Snow chains may

cause damage to those wheels.

When installing the AutoSock, follow

When snow chains must be used, use

the manufacturer's instructions and

the AutoSock

(fabric snow chain).

tighten them to the fullest. Slowly

Damage to your vehicle caused from

drive, when the AutoSock is

improper snow chains is not covered

installed. While hearing a snapping

by your vehicle manufacturer's war-

sound between the AutoSock and

ranty.

the vehicle body (or chassis), stop

the vehicle and tighten the AutoSock.

Install the AutoSock only on the rear

When still hearing the snapping

tires.

sound after tightening, slow down

the vehicle until it stops. Immediately

remove the AutoSock before driving

on a cleared road.

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Driving your vehicle

Use high quality ethylene gly-

WARNING

col coolant

- Chain installation

The cooling system of your vehicle is

filled with the high-quality ethylene

When installing the AutoSock,

glycol coolant when being delivered.

park the vehicle on level ground

It is the only type of coolant that your

away from other vehicles. Press

vehicle is filled with, because it pre-

ON the Hazard Warning flasher

vents corrosion of the cooling sys-

and place a warning triangle

tem, lubricates the water pump and

behind your vehicle, if available.

prevents freezing. Refill the cooling

Place the shift lever in P(Park),

system in accordance with your

set the parking brake and turn

maintenance schedule in the chapter

OFF the engine, before

7. Before winter, check your coolant

installing the AutoSock.

to assure that the freezing point is

sufficiently lower than the expected

WARNING

winter temperature.

- Tire chains

Check battery and cables

• The use of the AutoSock may

The winter temperature increases

adversely affect vehicle han-

the battery consumption. Inspect the

dling.

battery and cables, as described in

• Do not drive faster than the

the chapter 7. The battery charging

lower of the two - 20 mph (30

level can be checked by an author-

km/h) and the AutoSock manu-

ized EQUUS dealer or in a service

facturer’s

recommended

station.

speed limit.

• Drive carefully and avoid

Change to "winter weight" oil,

bumps, holes, sharp turns, and

other road hazards, which may

if necessary

bounce the vehicle.

In some regions during the cold win-

• Avoid turning sharply or lock-

ter, it is recommended to use the

ing the wheel brake.

"winter weight" oil with lower viscosi-

ty. For further information about this,

refer to the chapter 8. When you can-

NOTICE

not be sure about a type of winter

• An AutoSock, which is in the

weight oil, consult an authorized

wrong size or is improperly

EQUUS dealer.

installed, may damage brake

lines, suspension, body and

Check spark plugs and ignition

wheels of your vehicle.

system

• Stop driving and retighten the

Inspect your spark plugs and, if nec-

AutoSock, whenever there are

essary, replace them. Also check all

snapping sounds between the

vehicle and the AutoSock.

ignition wirings and components for

any cracks, wear-out, and damage.

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Driving your vehicle

To prevent the locks from

Do not let ice and snow accu-

frozen

mulate underneath

To prevent the locks from being

Under some conditions, snow and

frozen, spray authorized de-icing

ice may build up under the fenders

fluid or glycerin into key openings.

and interfere with the steering. When

When a lock opening is already cov-

driving in such conditions during the

ered with ice, spray authorized de-

severe winter, you should check

icing fluid on the ice to remove it.

underneath the vehicle on a regular

When an internal part of a lock

basis to assure that moving the front

freezes, try to thaw it with a heated

wheels and the steering components

key. Carefully use the heated key to

is unobstructed.

avoid an injury.

Carry emergency equipment

Use authorized window-wash-

In accordance with weather condi-

er anti-freezer solution in sys-

tions, you should carry appropriate

tem

emergency equipment, while driving.

To prevent the window washer from

Some of the items you may want to

being frozen, add authorized win-

carry include tire chains, tow straps,

dow-washer anti-freeze solution, as

chains, flashlight, emergency flares,

instructed on the window-washer

sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a win-

container. Window-washer anti-

dow scraper, gloves, ground cloth,

freeze solution is available from an

coveralls and a blanket.

authorized EQUUS dealer, and so

are the most auto parts outlets. Do

Do not place objects or materi-

not use engine coolant or other types

als in the engine compartment

of anti-freezer solution, because

these may damage the vehicle paint.

Putting objects or materials in the

engine compartment may cause an

engine failure or combustion,

Do not let your parking brake

because those may block the engine

freeze

cooling. The manufacturer is not

Under some conditions, your parking

responsible for the damage caused

brake may freeze in the engaged

by such placement.

position. This is most likely to hap-

pen, when there is an accumulation

of snow or ice around/near the rear

brakes, or when the brakes are wet.

When there is the risk that your park-

ing brake may freeze, temporarily

apply it after locating the shift lever in

P(Park). Also, block the rear wheels

in advance, so the vehicle may not

roll. Then, release the parking brake.

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