Parking brake
Applying the parking brake
WARNING:
Make sure that the parking brake is
applied before you release the lever.
Note: Do not press the release button when you apply the parking brake.
1. Press the brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the parking brake lever upwards to its fullest extent.
Parking on a hill
If you have to park facing uphill, select first gear and turn the front wheels away from the kerb. If you have to park facing downhill, select reverse gear and turn the front wheels towards the kerb.
Releasing the parking brake
1. Press the brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the parking brake lever upwards slightly, press the release button and push the lever downwards.
See also:
Load apportioning valve P100 models) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
2 The load appor ...
Engine oil check
CAUTION:
Do not use oil additives or other
engine treatments. Under certain
conditions, they could damage the
engine.
Note: The oil consumption of new
engines reaches its normal level after
app ...
Cylinder head - removal and refitting (engine removed)
Note: The cylinder head bolts must always be
renewed after slackening, and a new cylinder
head gasket and camshaft cover gasket must
be used on refitting. If the engine has recently
run, the cylin ...