1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 104

Parking Brake 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, A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. may have to You replace them, andyou could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and 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. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot andpush the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow itto the released position. 2-28