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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. Always check to be sure
your parking brake
is
fully released before
you drive.
If you are towing
a
trailer and are parking on any hill,
see biTowing a Trailer"
i n
the Index. That section shows
what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.
Shifting Irto P P Y (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.
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