1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 77

Parking Brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. s will unlockthe Ti h pedal. When you your left foot, the parking brake lift To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal pedal willfollow it to the release position. down- with right foot. your If you try to drive away with the parlung brake on, the Push down the parking brake light stays and a chime sounds untilyou release on brake pedal with your left . the parking brake or recycle^ the ignition. foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on a and NOTICE: single chime will be heard. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. section shows That To release theparking brake, usethe PUSH TO from moving. RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the regular brake what to do first to keep the trailer If you start to drive away with the parking brake set, a chime will sound after the vehicle has traveled 46 feet (14 m). I Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. may have to You replace them,and you could also damageother parts of your vehicle. 2-26