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Parking brake, Parking brake -32 – GMC 2008 Canyon User Manual

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7. Turn the engine off by turning the key to ACC.

8. Place the transmission shift lever in PARK (P), or

FIRST (1) for vehicles that have a manual
transmission.

9. Turn the ignition to LOCK.

Shifting Out of NEUTRAL

After towing your vehicle, you will have to shift out of
NEUTRAL in order to drive. To shift out of NEUTRAL, do
the following:

1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular

brake pedal.

2. Start a vehicle with an automatic transmission in

PARK (P). Use FIRST (1) for vehicles with a
manual transmission.

3. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N), or press

the clutch pedal for vehicles with a manual
transmission.

4. Press the button for the desired transfer case shift

position (Two-Wheel High, Four-Wheel High, or
Four-Wheel Low).

5. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL,

the indicator light will go out.

6. Release the parking brake.

7. Shift the transmission to the desired position.

Parking Brake

The parking brake pedal is
located to the left of the
regular brake pedal, near
the driver’s door.

To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
down with your right foot. Push the parking brake pedal
down to its fully-applied position with your left foot.

A chime will activate and the brake warning light, located
on the instrument panel, will flash when the parking
brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least
3 mph (5 km/h) for at least three seconds. The chime will
deactivate and the light will turn off when the parking
brake is set and the vehicle is moving below
3 mph (5 km/h). See Brake System Warning Light
on page 3-31.

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