Parking Brake - Chevrolet 2003 S10 Pickup Owner's Manual

Parking Brake
The parking brake is located near the bottom of the
instrument panel on the driver's side of the vehicle.
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.
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
o f
your vehicle.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down. Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever fully. It is
located on the bottom off the instrument panel on
the driver's side of the vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill,
see Towing a Trailer
on
page 4-54. That section
shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.
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