The handbrake is applied by moving the lever up. When braking the car on a slope, additionally include 1st gear, and if there is an automatic transmission, the parking lock. Tighten the lever to failure also because it was impossible to move away with the hand brake applied.
When the handbrake is applied and the ignition is on, the handbrake warning lamp lights up.
To release the vehicle from the handbrake, pull the lever slightly up, press the release button - refer to the illustration - and fully lower the lever down.
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