Buick Le Sabre Automobile User Manual


 
If
you
try
to drive approximately
40
feet
(12.2
m)
with
the parking brake
on,
the brake light stays on and a
chime
sounds until you release the parking brake.
Shifting Into
PARK
(P)
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.
If
you
are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,
see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows
what to
do
first to keep the trailer from moving.
A‘
CAUTION:
It
can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if
the shift lever is not fully in
PARK
(P)
with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If
you have left the engine running, the vehicle
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.
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