To apply the parking brake, lift the lever up until it stops. To reduce the force applied to the parking brake lever, you should simultaneously depress the brake pedal. The parking brake must be engaged when parking the vehicle. For safety reasons, it is recommended to engage first gear and, if there is a steep slope, turn the wheels towards the curb. When the parking brake is activated and the ignition is on, the corresponding indicator lamp on the instrument panel lights up.
Note: If the vehicle is empty, the parking brake should hold securely when the brake lever is lifted three to four clicks. As the load increases and the slope increases, the number of clicks required to hold the vehicle will increase.
To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the button on the end of the lever handle and lower the lever all the way down. The indicator light should go out. While performing these steps, depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from moving accidentally.
Caution! In an emergency, if the service brake system fails, the parking brake can be used as a backup to stop the vehicle. However, do not fully engage it to avoid locking the rear wheels and causing the vehicle to skid.