1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 79

Second-Gear Start Your vehicle is equipped with a second-gear start feature. Placethe shift leverin SECOND (2) gear to provide more traction when you are startingice or on other slippery surfaces.The transaxle will be in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to move. After starting in SECOND gear, place the shift lever (2) in THIRD (3) or DRIVE (D). This feature is only improved traction only when for me road surface is slippery and not intended for is continuous useor when the vehicle is stuck in sana, mud, ice, snow or gravel. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot.the parking If brake is not released when you begin to drive, a chime will sound warning you that the parking brakestill on is NOTICE: ~ Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and could also damage other you parts of your vehicle. Parking Brake If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see are To set the parking brake, "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows hold the regular brake pedal what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition on, is the brake system warning light will come on. 2-22