1993 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 87

Shifting Into "P" (Park) Driving withthe parking brake on can cause youkz.,--.I rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replacethem, and you couldalso damage other parts of A CAUTION: If YOU are on a hill: See "Parking on Hills" in the Index. That section shows how to turn your front wheels. If you are towing a trailerand are parking on any hill: See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully "P" (Park) with the in 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, when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are parking on a hill, or if you're pulling a trailer, also see "Parking On H"' ;"or "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake.