1993 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 65

Features & Controls Pump-to-Set Parking Brake I CAUTION If you skip more than one L A gear when youdownshift, you could losecontrol of your vehicle. And you could injure yourself or others. Don't shift from 5 tn 2 nr 4 tn 7. A If you skip nwrt: ~11arl gear one when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can damage the clutch nr transaxle. 1 The parking brake uses the brakes on To Release the Parking Brake: the rear wheels. Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull To Set the Parking Brake: the BRAKE RELEASElever. Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Pump your parking brake pedal several times with your left Driving withthe parKing DraKe on foot until the pedal feels firm.If the can cause your rear brakes to ignition is on, the brake system warning overheat. You may haveto replace light will comeon. them, and you could also damage Over time, more pumps may be needed other parts of your vehicle. to set the parking brake firmly. If it ever takes more than two full pumps, have the brake system adjustedby your dealer.