1996 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 84

Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever. It is located on the bottom driver's side of the instrument panel. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. may have to You replace them, andyou could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. It canbe dangerous to get out your vehicle if of the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehiclecan roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure yourvehicle won't move,even' when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free toroll, even if your shift leveris in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL (N). If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. -- 2-27