Shifting Into Park (P) - Oldsmobile 1997 Aurora Owner's Manual

If you try to drive with the parking brake on, the parkin
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.
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 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 (P)
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.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake by pushing down the parking
brake pedal with your left foot.
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