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STEP ON BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE
This message is displayed if you attempt to release the electric parking brake without the brake pedal applied. See Parking Brake for more information. ...

Towing the Vehicle
Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment ...

Background
Given the fact that the vast majority of SUVs were rarely taken off-pavement by their owners, much less driven under serious off-road conditions, a new type of car-based "crossover SUV" ...