1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 98

Always shift to PARK (P) before pulling the manual releaselever. If your handor arm in is hurt. The pedal the way of the pedalyou could be springs backquickly. Keep yourhand and arm away when you use the manual release lever. NOTICE: Driving withthe parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat.You may have to replace themand you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in Index. This section shows the what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Before releasing the manual parking brake, be sure to put the vehicle in PARK (P) and turn the ignition to OFF. Reach under the driver's side of the instrument panel and pull on the manual release lever, which is located If above the parking brake pedal. the parking brake does not release,you should either drive to the nearest service station or have your vehicle towed. ---e 2-27