1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

~NOTICE:Driving with the parking brake on can causeyour rear brakes toverheat. You may have toreplace them, and you could also damage otherparts of vour vehicle.If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section showswhat to do first to keep the trailer from moving.Shifti 3 In’ PAnK (P)4It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if‘the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.If you have lefthe engine running, the vehiclecan move suddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, evenwhen you’re on fairly level ground, use the stepsthat follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see“Towing a Trailer” in the Index.1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot andset the parking brake with your left foot.2-20