1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 83

Releasing the parking brake:You will need to use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the regular brake down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. This will unlock the pedal. When you lift your left foot,the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. Shifting Into PARK (Ph A CATTTION: It canbe dangerous to get out your vehicle if of the shiftlever is not fully inPARK (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're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. J I If you try to drive off with the parking brake on, the parking brake indicator light stays on. The PARK BRAKE SET message will appear in the Driver Information Center, and a chime will sound until you release the parking brake or recyclethe ignition. rNOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. may have to You replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That part shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake.