The concept
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.

See also:
External temperature
External temperature warning
If the display drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is the increased danger of
ice.
Ice on roads
Even ...
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