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Applying the Parking Brake on an Incline

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When stopped on an incline, do not hold the vehicle in place by slipping the clutch. Use the parking brake for this purpose. Clutch slipping causes rapid clutch wear.◄

On vehicles with six-cylinder engines, use the hill start assist.

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