1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 72

Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Mode' 0 ly) To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake leverall the way down. It can be dangerous toget out of yqur vehicle if the shiftlever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. set. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure yourvehicle won't move, even when you're on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. NOTICE: Driving withthe parking brake on can cause your rear brakesto overheat. You may have to replace them,and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. 2-29