2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 94

Parking Brake To set the parking brake, push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. Brake System Warning Light on page 3-28. Shifting Into Park (P) It can be dangerous to get out of you. .chicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.If you're pulling a trailer, see ''Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 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 y u n d \yprnjnn \J r- -n l ~that the narkinn hrake st!!! ~ n . 3 r -...3 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. * ' * - I ' -.-'I- If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill; see Towing a Trailer on page 4-34. 2-25