Parking Brake - GMC 1999 Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Parking Brake
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To set the parking brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the
parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system
warning light will come
on.
To release the parking brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the lever marked RELEASE.
Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat.
You may have to replace them, and you also da other p; of
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your vehicle.
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If you are on a hill:
See "Parking on Hills" in the Index. That part shows how to turn your front
wheels.
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.
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