The procedure for engaging and disengaging the parking brake in a Cadillac car depends on the model year of the car. Here are the steps for engaging and disengaging the parking brake in a Cadillac car from 2014 to present:
To engage the parking brake:
- Make sure the car is in park and the brake pedal is fully depressed.
- Press and hold the parking brake button located on the center console.
- Pull up on the parking brake lever until it clicks into place.
- The parking brake indicator light on the dashboard should illuminate.
To disengage the parking brake:
- Press and hold the parking brake button located on the center console.
- Push down on the parking brake lever until it releases.
- The parking brake indicator light on the dashboard should turn off.
If your Cadillac car is older than 2014, it may have a foot-operated parking brake. To engage and disengage the parking brake, follow these steps:
To engage the parking brake:
- Make sure the car is in park and the brake pedal is fully depressed.
- Press down on the foot-operated parking brake pedal.
- The parking brake indicator light on the dashboard should illuminate.
To disengage the parking brake:
- Press down on the brake pedal.
- Lift up on the foot-operated parking brake pedal.
- The parking brake indicator light on the dashboard should turn off.
If you have any difficulty engaging or disengaging the parking brake, please consult your Cadillac car’s owner’s manual for more specific instructions.