Parking Brake - Chevrolet 2001 Impala Owner's Manual

Parking Brake

To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down
with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal
with your left foot.
The parking brake is
located to the left of the
brake pedal, near the
driver's door.
To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down with your right foot and push the parking
brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your
left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the
released position.
A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set,
the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK (P).
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 parking on any hill, see
"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows
what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.
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