1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 88

Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you movethe brake lever all the way down. 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 hill, on any see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep trailer from moving. the To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal the down with your right foot. Pull up on parking brake handle. If the ignition is the brake system warning on, light will come on. 2-27