2008 Chevrolet HHR Owner's Manual - Page 112

If you forget to release your parking brake, a chime will sound and a warning message will be displayed when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 kph). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-48. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. CAUTION: (Continued) You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) on page 4-34 or Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle) on page 4-34. To shift into PARK (P), do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-33 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-34