1999 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 90

yellowblue Releasing the parking brake: You will need to use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. This will release the parking brake. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the release position. If you try to drive with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on and a chime sounds until you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition. Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. 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. NOTICE: 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 on a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2-28