When you move out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) andthe engine is running, the parking brake shouldrelease. If the parking brake has not been fully releasedand you try to drive off with the parking brake on, theparking brake indicator light will come on and stay on.If the parking brake doesn’t fully release, you canmanually release the pedal. However, be sure to readthe following paragraphs:{CAUTION:Always shift to PARK (P) before pulling themanual release lever. If your hand or arm is inthe way of the pedal you could be hurt. Thepedal springs back quickly. Keep your handand arm away when you use the manualrelease lever.Before releasing the manual parking brake, be sure toput the vehicle in PARK (P) and turn the ignition off.Reach under the driver’s side of the instrument paneland pull down on the manual release lever, whichis located behind the parking brake pedal. Pull down onthe yellow tab as shown by the arrow in the illustration.If the parking brake does not release, you shouldhave your vehicle towed to your dealer for service.2-27
