Black plate (30,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set,the ignition is on, and the vehicle speed is greater than5 mph (8 km/h). The brake light will come on and stayon until the parking brake is released. See BrakeSystem Warning Light on page 4‑50 for moreinformation.To release the parking brake, hold the regular brakepedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down.When you lift your foot off the parking brake pedal, thepedal will follow your foot to the released position.Notice: Driving with the parking brake on canoverheat the brake system and cause prematurewear or damage to brake system parts. Make surethat the parking brake is fully released and thebrake warning light is off before driving.If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑26.Shifting Into Park{ WARNING:It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if theshift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parkingbrake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you haveleft the engine running, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could be injured. To besure the vehicle will not move, even when you areon fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer onpage 5‑26.Steering Column Shift LeverIf the vehicle has a steering column shift lever, use thisprocedure to shift the vehicle into P (Park):1. Hold the brake pedal down.2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pulling theshift lever toward you and moving it up as far as itwill go.3. With your foot still holding the brake pedal down,set the parking brake. See Parking Brake onpage 3‑29 for more information.3-30
