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Releasing the parking brake: You will need to use the
PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the
regular brake pedal 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 release position.
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try to drive off with the parking brake on, the
b r a e light stays on and a chime sounds 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 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)
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 puIling a trailer, see "Towing a
Railer" in the Index.
Steering Column Shift Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake by pushing down the parkin
brake pedal with your left foot.
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