1997 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 85

Parking Brake If you start to drive away with the parking brake set, the BRAKE warning light stays on. See"Brake System Warning Light" inthe Index for more information. To release the parking brake,hold the brake pedal down with your foot and pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the end release button. Hold therelease button in as you move the brakelever all the way down. NOTICE: 1 ... 0 Driving with the parking brake on can cause the rear brakes to overheat. may have to replace You of them and you could also damage other parts your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see are "Towing a Trailer"in the Index. This section shows what to dofirst to keep the trailer from moving. To set the parking brake,hold the regular brake pedal down withyour foot and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. 2-24