2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files

Parking BrakeIf you start to drive with the parking brake set, theBRAKE warning light stays on. See “Brake SystemWarning Light” in the Index for more information.To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal downwith your foot and pull the parking brake lever up untilyou can press the end release button. Hold the releasebutton in as you move the brake lever all the way down.NOTICE:Driving with the parking brake on can cause therear brakes to overheat. You may have to replacethem, and you could also damage other parts ofyour vehicle.The parking brake is located on the center consolebetween the front seats.To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your foot and pull up on the parking brakelever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warninglight will come on.If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see“Towing a Trailer” in the Index. This section showswhat to do first to keep the trailer from moving.2-30