2009 Buick LaCrosse Owner's Manual - Page 103

Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down the parking brake pedal. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-28. Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, and push the parking brake pedal. While you lift your foot off the parking brake, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. A warning chime will sound and PARKING BRAKE ON will display in the DIC if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). For more information see Brake System Warning Light on page 3-35 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-28. 2-29