Specifications

To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press
the release button. Hold the release button in as you
move the brake lever all the way down.
If you forget to release your parking brake prior to
driving away, a chime will sound to remind you to
release the parking brake.
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.
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic
Trans-xle)
It can be dangerous to get out of you lehicle
if the shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with
the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can
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roll.
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thevehicle can move suddenly.
You or others
could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle 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.
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking
2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position
brake.
like this:
Hold in the button on the shift lever
Push the lever all the way toward the front of
your vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK
(P).
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