The park brake system is a mechanical system. The lever is connected to the front cable. The front cable runs from the lever to the equalizer. The equalizer connects the front cable to the two rear cables. One rear cable runs from the equalizer to each rear wheel. The rear cable engages the park brake mechanism. Applying the park brake prevents the rear wheels from turning.

Pull the lever all the way up in order to apply the park brake.

Complete the following steps in order to release the park brake:

1. Pull the lever up slightly.
2. Push in the release button.
3. Lower the lever.

The twisted strand park brake cables are covered by a plastic material that allows the cables to slide freely.

The front cable is connected to the two rear cables by an equalizer. The equalizer ensures that the braking tension is applied to both brakes at the same time, and with the same amount of pressure.

Applying the park brake illuminates the BRAKE indicator on the instrument cluster. For Information regarding the BRAKE indicator, refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes.

The park brake switch mounts to the park brake lever. The switch is open when the park brake releases. When the park brake lever is pulled up, the switch closes, illuminating the BRAKE indicator. For Information regarding the park brake switch, refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes.

If the engine is started with the park brake engaged, the daytime running lamps (DRL) will not illuminate.

Release the park brake in order to illuminate the DRL.

If the engine is started with the park brake released, the DRL will illuminate. Applying the park brake after starting the engine will not disable the DRL.

For more information regarding DRL, refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems.