Parking Brake Operating Procedures

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When parking in cold weather conditions, the following procedures should be followed:

When parking in cold weather conditions, the following procedures should be followed:
(1) Tighten the parking brake.
(2) Put the gearshift lever of a manual transmission vehicle in the 1st or "R" (reverse) position; put the gearshift lever of an automatic transmission vehicle in the "P" (parking) position.
(3) Turn off the engine, get out of the car, and put plugs under the wheels.
(4) Release the parking brake.
When you return to park, remember to first apply the parking brake and then remove the plug.