1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 86

NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. may have to You replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. trailer and are parking on any hill, If you are towing a see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) r CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get outyour vehicle if of the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) with the is parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. set. 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. 2-37