1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 77

To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedaldown and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parkingbrake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever upuntil you can pressthe release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out your vehicle if of the shift lever not fully in is PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. set. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others couldbe injured. To be sure yourvehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you're pulling a trailer, see ''Topring a Tr&kr" in the _Index0 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 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. 2-24