1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manual - Page 78

Second-Gear Start Your vehicle is equipped with a second-gear start feature. Place the shift lever in SECOND(2) gear to provide more traction when you are starting ice on or other slippery surfaces. The transaxle will be in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to move. After startingin SECOND ( 2 ) gear, place the shift lever in THIRD (3) or DRIVE(D). This feature is only for improved traction only when the road surface is slippery andis not intendedfor continuous use or when the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow or gravel. To release the parking brake, holdthe regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive, a chime will sound warning you that the parking brake is still on. NOTICE: 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 towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. 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. If the ignitionis on, the brake system warning light will come on. 2-21