Parking Brake Check and Adjustment: Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Hold center of parking brake lever grip and pull it up with 200N (20 kg, 44 lbs) force.
With parking brake lever pulled up as shown, count ratchet notches.
There should be 5 to 7 notches.
Also, check if both right and left rear wheels are locked firmly.
To count number of notches easily, listen to click sounds that ratchet makes while pulling parking brake lever without pressing its button.
One click sound corresponds to one notch.
If number of notches is out of specification, adjust cable by referring to adjustment procedure to obtain specified parking brake stroke .
NOTE:
Check tooth tip of each notch for damage or wear. If any damage or wear is found, replace parking brake lever.