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For 1990-2009 cars only

Parking the Vehicle Manual Transaxle

Before leaving your vehicle, do the following:

  1. Hold the brake pedal down and firmly apply the parking brake.
  2. Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the gear position as stated below:
  3. • When parking on level ground, place the shift lever into NEUTRAL.
    • When parking downhill, place the shift lever in REVERSE (R).
    • When parking uphill, place the shift lever in FIRST (1).
  4. After shifting, turn the ignition to LOCK, remove the key and release the clutch.