1999 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 85

yellowblue Press the button on your shift lever so that it's either in the NORMAL or POWER position. When it's in the NORMAL position, the line on the button will be showing. When in POWER, the line is not showing. In the NORMAL position, the transaxle shifts at lower engine speeds. For increased performance, you may choose the POWER mode. Releasing the parking brake: You will need to use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the regular brake down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. This will release the parking brake pedal. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. If you try to drive with the parking brake on, the parking brake indicator light stays on. The PARK BRAKE SET message will appear in the Driver Information Center, and a chime will sound until you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition. Parking Brake 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 any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That part shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Setting 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 parking brake indicator light will come on. 2-27