1994 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 84

c 0 1 (First Gear) This position gives you even morepower (but lower fuel economy) than "2." You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in "1," the transaxle won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Parking Brake To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal downwith your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. NOTICE: If your front wheels can't rotate, don't to try drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand ormud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your vehicle therewith only the accelerator pedal. Thiscould overheat anddamage the transaxle. Use your brakes to holdyour vehicle in position ona hill. To release the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release lever.