1999 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 88

yellowblue If you start to drive with the parking brake set, the BRAKE warning light stays on. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index for more information. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your foot and pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the end release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down. Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: 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. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause the rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and 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 the Index. This section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. 2-26