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Question posted by giant2praise on January 11th, 2012

How Do I Get The Parking Brake To Release?

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Answer #1: Posted by marsha1955 on January 11th, 2012 10:52 AM
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This emergency brake system is vacuum operated and the vacuum line comes from the intake manifold. The vacuum brake release switch or 

actuator may fail and prevent the parking brake releasing automatically.

You will need a shop to take a look at this.

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Owner's Manual - Page 18

...seat to where you have accidently pressed one the of button 1. This will stop seat adjustment. Releasing the MEMORY button will occur the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to stop seat...recall does not remember any recline positions. until seat movement is placed the ignition and in PARK briefly press the (P), EXIT button followedby the MEMORY 1 or 2 button to the MEMORY ...
Owner's Manual - Page 64

... braking. They could be badlyinjured or even killed. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children. 2-1 Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tellyou if everythmg is dangerous for many standard and optional on features on and moved the shift lever out of PARK (P), that would release the parking brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 73

...door the VALET button is if pressed in be PARK (P). Locking the glove box with thedoor key I will also helpto secure your vehicle must in . 2-10 Press the trunk release button located on the headlamp control panel on ... disable the use this button again I will make these features i reusable. Trunk Lock Release To use of instrument panel to open the trunk. Security Override ...
Owner's Manual - Page 82

.... There are several different positions for the shift lever. Automatic Transaxle Operation The automatic transaxle has a shift lever locatedthe on fairly level ground, alwaysset your parking brake and move , even when you start the engine because your vehicle if the with the shift lever is not fully in...
Owner's Manual - Page 83

... forward could damage transaxle. If you move the shift lever into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button the floor shift on shift outof PARK (P), all lever -- your or transaxle. R: I NOTICE: ~...information. 2-20 Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to and get out of shift console models.) See "Shifting Out PARK (P)" in this section. Then you you...
Owner's Manual - Page 84

... the brake pedal, your vehicle could losecontrol and hit people or objects. You could move very rapidly. OVERDRIVE If you need more power for higher speeds. NOTICE: If your vehicle seemsto start up rather slowly, or if it doesn't seem to your transaxlecaused by shifting out with the engine of PARK (P) or...
Owner's Manual - Page 86

Ifthe ignition is located above the parking brake pedal.the parking brake does If not release, you can manually release 'the parking brake. Reach under the driver's side the instrument panel of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), if the engine isrunning, the parking brake should release.If it doesn't, you will come on. Brake Indicator Light" in the Index for more information. If you moveout of...
Owner's Manual - Page 87

..., see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. I A CAUTION: If your handor arm is not fully inPARK (P) parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. You may haveto replace them and you 're on fairly level ground, use the manual'release lever. If you quickly. To be injured. Keep your hand and arm use the steps that...
Owner's Manual - Page 88

... key to Pull the lever toward you . Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot still holding the brake down, set the parking brake. Remove the key and take it will go. Move the shift lever the PARK (P) position into like this: r r . e Move the lever up as far as it...
Owner's Manual - Page 89

... from the transaxle, you don't shift your vehicle with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake then shift and into PARK (P). It can pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). After set you leaveit. or others could You be sure your vehicle in PARK (P)and your is parking brake is called "torque lock." To lever out of the so...
Owner's Manual - Page 90

... the vehicle fixed as you maintain brake application. Parking Over Things That Burn If you cannot shiftout of PARK (P) Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass ...shift lever the way into gear you want . 5. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on all the shift lever-- as I A CAUTION: I Things ...
Owner's Manual - Page 92

... the near control forwardto raise the window and press rearward to lower. Your vehicle roll, can Don't leave your parking brake after you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. move , even when you're fairly on level ground, ... be dangerous to get out of your vehicle won 't move . You or others could be injured, To be sure your vehicle won 't PARK (P)" in the Index.
Owner's Manual - Page 101

...km/h) or more, you can move do the switch to increase your vehicle will applying the brake end the cruise function. unless you this, your speed. Use the accelerator pedal togo to ...two ways to R/A. Hold it there until you hold the switch RJA. Remember, if you release the switch or apply the brake. Here's the second way to increase speed: 0 Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A...
Owner's Manual - Page 102

...release downhill, you out cruise control. course, applying the brake Of To slow down invery small amounts, push the of upon your speed while using cruise control: 0 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well yourcruise control will slow Step lightly on the brake...use cruise control on hills depends of takes you may have to brake shift to a lower gear or CRUISE ENGAGED message will then ...
Owner's Manual - Page 106

... the ignition is illuminated entry system photocell dependent which means that the taillamps and brake lamps are located at the top center of the back glass. Exterior Lighting Battery... turned to turn on . Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control As you have left the headlampsor parking t n u lamps on the interior lamps. The courtesy lamps will turn the headlamp knob clockwise...
Owner's Manual - Page 129

... come on if your parking brake. If the lightis still on after your parking brake is on briefly as you set , the parking brake this section. 2-66 Driving with set your parking brake doesn't release fully. If it stayson after you've pulled off with the brake system warning light on can lead to release on the parking brake, see "Parking Brake" earlier in this...
Owner's Manual - Page 139

... SHIFT 46: This message will 7 appear if the battery is a problem sensed if in one of your vehicle is i PARK (P) for about 15 seconds n and the brake is displayed. This number helps to display the OIL LIFE LEFT, then press and hold the RESET button until AVG MPH compressor is automatically turned...
Owner's Manual - Page 220

... place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Release the regular brakes. 4-39 Apply your engine; Shift into PARK (P) firmly and apply your on a hill, here's rig how to park your parking brakes. and Be sure the parking brake has released. 3. 4. 5. 2. Stop and have to do not shift into PARK (P). 2. 1. be But if you : Start your regular brakes, but do it: 1. Then shift...
Owner's Manual - Page 233

... chains or steel cables before it isn't adequately secured. If the vehicle must be damaged. The steering wheel should be clamped in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. If these limitations must . This can fall from a car carrier if it is transported.
Owner's Manual - Page 279

...the fluid should be at idlefor three to remove it. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). 0 With your vehicleon a level place. Simplylift up by cap. The assembly is (... and turn it back out again. 6-18 Keep the engine running. 0 With the parking brake applied, place the shift Lever in PARK ( ) P. 2. 0 Let the engine run at normal operating temperature, which 180°...

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