2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 469

STARTING AND OPERATING 467 The parking brake will release automatically when the ignition is cycled to the RUN position, the transmission is in DRIVE or REVERSE, the driver seat belt is buckled, and an attempt is made to drive away by pressing the accelerator pedal. NOTE: When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of To release the parking brake manually, the ignition PARK. The parking brake should always be applied switch must be in the RUN position. Push on the brake whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. pedal, then push the parking brake switch down momentarily. You may hear a slight whirring sound from the WARNING! back of the car while the parking brake disengages. You may also notice a small amount of movement in the brake • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the pedal. Once the parking brake is fully disengaged, The parking brake. Always apply the parking brake BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the fully when parked to guard against vehicle moveLED indicator on the switch will extinguish. ment and possible injury or damage. • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the ignition is in the OFF position, remove the key fob from the vehicle, and lock your vehicle. (Continued) 5