GM None Pontiac Aztek - Manual (Page 103)

Shift Lock Release
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock
release system. Shift lock release is designed to do the
following:
• Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is
in PARK (P) with the shift lever button fully released
• Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P)
unless the ignition is in a position other than OFF
Shift lock release is always functional, except in the case
of a discharged or low voltage (less than 9V) battery.
Parking Brake
The parking brake is
located on the driver’s
side under the
instrument panel.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
down with your right foot and push down on the parking
brake pedal with your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will
come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-36.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot while you push down on
the parking brake pedal with your left foot. (To release
the tension on the parking brake cable, you will need to
apply about the same amount of pressure to the
parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking
brake.) When you remove your foot from the parking
brake pedal, it will pop up to the released position.
Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,
see Towing a Trailer on page 4-42. That section shows
what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.
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