The following information applies to vehicles parked on the right-hand side of the road. Vehicles parked on the left-hand side of the road, turn the front wheels in the opposite direction. To prevent a parked vehicle from rolling down a hill, always set your park brake and always place your transmission in low gear (manual transmission) or park (automatic transmission). In addition:6 b- h: k+ P; n" |# Z* s
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If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, turn the front wheels toward the left and allow your vehicle to roll back until the right front tire is touching the curb.
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If you park facing uphill on a street without a curb, turn your front wheels to the right.
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If you park facing downhill, always turn your front wheels to the right.
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/ S+ K! b- C V' d9 V3 }3 x/ s7 K NOTE:Allow your vehicle to roll to the point where your front wheels are making contact with the curb before setting the park brake and parking gear. This helps to prevent the vehicle from "jumping the curb" in the event the vehicle starts to move.