1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 74

FIRST (1): 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 is put in FIRST ( l ) , the transaxle won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Pa To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. I NOTICE: ~~~~~ ~ If your front wheels can't rotate,don't try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if youstop when goinguphill, don't hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift intoPARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left ,foot. When youlift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. 2-16