Toyota Yaris: Parking brake - Driving procedures - When driving - Toyota Yaris XP130 2010–2018 Owner's ManualToyota Yaris: Parking brake

To set the parking brake, fully

pull the parking brake lever while depressing the brake pedal. To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever while depressing the brake pedal.

raise the lever and lower it completely while pressing the button. To release the parking brake, slightly raise the lever and lower it completely while pressing the button.

■Usage in winter time

See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (→P. 172)

NOTICE

■Before driving

Fully release the parking brake. Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.

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