1995 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 78

FIRST (1) (3-Speed Transaxle Only):This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2).You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever isput in FIRST (l),the transaxle won't shift into first until the gear vehicle is going slowly enough. Parking Brake To set theparking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push downthe parking brake pedal with yourleft foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. NOTICE: I your front wheels can't rotate, don't try to f drive. This might happen if you werestuck in very deepsand ormud or were up against a solid object. You could damageyour transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes tohold your vehicle in position on a hill. The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels.