1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 78

1 (First Gear): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than "2". You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector leveris put in "I", the transaxle won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. o Release the Parking Brake: old the regular brake pedal down with 3ur right foot while you push down on le parking brake pedal with your left foot. T release the tension onthe parking o -ake cable,you will need to apply about le same amount of pressure to the parking -ake pedal as you did when you set the Irking brake.) When you remove your pot from the parking brake pedal, it will 3p up to the release position. C NOTICE: If your front wheels can't rotate, don't try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage yourtransaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your vehiclethere with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. Parking Brake To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. - 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. 'You are Towing a Trailer and are xking on Any Hill: See "Towing a railer" in the Index. That section shows hat to do first to keep the trailer from loving. 77