2003 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual - Page 96

Parking Brake The parking brake is located to the left of the brake pedal, near the driver's door. 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 parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-34. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Shifting Into Park (P) C Is dangerous to get out of your vehicle id the t To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal rln3rrn UWYVII shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move JUUUGBIIY. ..&h v u h u ~y w u a ,IP.~IY &mh+ $net - - A mmnmh +hr, - - v i r ; - I I ~ I I L l w u k UIIU pua11L I I G p a l n ~ ~ L wy1~ a n ~ u - ,l r..rlrl-.nl.r v1.. VI -. . I VU -+&-"e WCIIVZ15 --..Id C . W U I U U G IIIJUI GUS I W I-- ::.-."A T- pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on and the shift lever is nct I PARK (PI : be sure your vehicle won'tmove, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See "Shifting Into Park (P)" in the Index. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 2-27