Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual page 64

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Tfvou skip more than one
o - ~ r when you downshift, you
i lose control of your vehicle.
And you could injure yourself or
others. Don't shift from 5 to 2, or
4 to 1.
If you skip more than one gear
when you downshift, or if you race
1
the engine when you downshift,
,
you can damage the clutch or
1
transad
.
Parking Brake
The parking brake lever is located
between the bucket seats.
To Set the Parking Brake:
Hold the brake pedal down and pull up
on the parking brake lever. If the
ignition is on, the brake system warning
light will come on.
To Release the Parking Brake:
Hold the brake pedal down. Pull the
parking brake lever up until you can
press the release button. Hold the
release button in as you move the brake
lever all the way down.
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 on a Hill: See the Index
under Parking on Hills. That section
shows how to turn your front wheels.
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