1. Foot-Operated Parking Brake (Pedal-Style):
- Ensure the vehicle is in "Park" (for automatic transmissions) or in first gear (for manual transmissions).
- Press on the brake pedal with your right foot to depress it fully.
- Locate the parking brake lever or pedal next to the brake pedal.
- Step on the parking brake lever or pedal using your left foot. This should disengage the parking brake.
2. Hand Lever-Operated Parking Brake (Center Console):
- Put your vehicle in "Park" (automatic) or first gear (manual) to ensure it doesn't roll.
- Locate the parking brake lever on your center console. It's usually near the gearshift.
- Pull up on the parking brake lever to release the parking brake. Some levers may have a button you need to press while lifting.
3. Electric Parking Brake:
- Ensure your vehicle is in "Park" (automatic) or first gear (manual).
- Find the electric parking brake switch, which is usually labeled or has an indicator light near the gearshift or center console.
- Press the electric parking brake switch to release the parking brake. The indicator light should turn off or change to indicate the parking brake is released.
4. Push-Button Parking Brake:
- Put your vehicle in "Park" (automatic) or first gear (manual) to ensure it doesn't move.
- Locate the push-button parking brake button, which is usually on your center console or near the gearshift.
- Press the push-button parking brake button once to release the parking brake. The indicator light near the button may turn off or change to indicate the parking brake is released.
Note that some vehicles may have specific procedures for releasing the parking brake, so it's always a good idea to consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the exact instructions.
