1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 83

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 ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on and a single chime may be heard. To release the parking brake, usethe PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right and pushthe park brake foot pedal with yourleft foot. This will unlock the pedal. When youlift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will followit to the released position. I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake can cause on your rear brakes to overheat. You have to may replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and parking on any hill, are see "Towing a Trailer"in the Index. That section shows what todo first to keep the trailer from moving. If you start to drive with parking brake set, the brake the light will stay on and a chime will sound the after 40 vehicle has traveled feet (12 m) until you release the parking brake. 2-24