2001 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 91

Second-Gear Start Your vehicle is equipped with a second-gear start feature. Place the shift lever in SECOND (2) gear to provide more traction when you are starting on ice or other slippery surfaces. The transaxle will be in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to move. After starting in SECOND (2) gear, place the shift lever in THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). This feature is only for improved traction only when the road surface is slippery and is not intended for continuous use or when the vehicle is stuck in sand, 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. If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive, the brake system warning light will come on and a chime will sound warning you that the parking brake is still on. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Parking Brake 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. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. 2-26