Releasing the parking brake:You will need to use the
PUSH
TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the
regular brake down and push the parking brake pedal
with your left foot. This will unlock the pedal. When
you
lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will
follow it to the released position.
If
you try
to
drive off with the parking brake
on, the parking brake indicator light stays
on.
The
PARK BRAKE
SET
message will appear in the Driver
Information Center, and a chime will sound until you
release the parking brake or recycle the ignition.
rNOTICE:
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
any hill,
see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That part shows
what to
do
first to keep the trailer from moving.
Shifting Into
PARK
(Ph
I
A
CAT
TTION:
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 you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow.
If
you’re pulling
a
trailer, see
“Towing
a
Trailer” in the Index.
J
1.
Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake.
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