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I
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them, and you could also damage other
parts of your vehicle.
If
you
are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows
what to do
first
to keep the trailer
from
moving.
Shifting Into
PARK
(P)
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A
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if
the shift lever
is
not fully
in
PARK
(P)
with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If
you have left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when
I
you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that
follow.
If
you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a
Trailer”
in
the Index.
1.
Hold the
brake
pedal down with
your
right foot and
set the parking brake.