Rules for parking a car on a slope
General information
Leaving the car in the parking lot, be sure to cock the parking brake. The parking brake has a pedal drive, the parking brake cocking pedal is located on the left in the driver's footwell. Remember that the handbrake warning lamp mounted in the instrument panel serves only to remind the driver to release it before driving off. The activation of the warning lamp does not guarantee that the parking brake is fully applied.
On models with АТ transfer of the lever of the selector of ranges of an automatic transmission to position «R» must be carried out after the parking brake is applied. This sequence of actions prevents accidental starting of the car and eliminates the transfer of a significant load on the transmission lock mechanism from the force rolling the car. The unloading of the transmission ensures that the lever can be easily removed from the position when the vehicle is next started «R».
When parking the vehicle on an uphill slope, turn the front wheels away from the curb and vice versa.
Before driving, make sure that the parking brake is fully released - the parking brake release handle is located on the left under the instrument panel. When driving with the parking brake not fully released, overheating and failure of the rear wheel brakes may occur, in addition, this may lead to a malfunction of the ABS.
Note. If equipped, attempting to start with the parking brake applied will sound a warning buzzer to alert the driver to release the brake.
Recommendations for safe car parking
Make sure AT is in position «R», on models with manual transmission, engage first or reverse gear.
To lock the steering column, turn the ignition key to position 0.
Make sure the top sunroof and all windows are closed.
Turn off all lights and other onboard electrical consumers.
Put your valuables in lockable storage boxes or take them with you.
Lock the doors with the single lock remote control.
Make sure that the anti-theft alarm control LED located on the console section of the instrument panel is activated properly (EDW).
Never leave the car with the engine running on areas covered with dry leaves, tall grass or other combustible materials - remember that the catalytic converter housing can become very hot, which is fraught with fire.