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Driving your vehicle Brake system
Applying the parking brake
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Pull up the EPB switch.
Make sure the warning light comes
on.
Also, the EPB is applied automati
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cally if the Auto Hold button is on
when the vehicle is turned off. How
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ever, if you pull up the EPB switch
after the vehicle is turned off, the
EPB will not be Applied.
NOTICE
On a steep incline or when pulling a
trailer, if the vehicle does not remain
at a standstill, do as follows:
1. Apply the EPB.
2. Pull up the EPB switch for more
than 3 seconds.
Do not operate the parking brake /
EPB while the vehicle is moving
except in an emergency situation.
NOTICE
A click or electric brake motor whine
sound may be heard while operating
or releasing the EPB.
These conditions are normal and
indicate that the EPB is functioning
properly.
Releasing the parking brake with
Electronic parking brake (EPB)
switch
1. Releasing the parking brake with
EPB switch,
䳜 Have the POWER button in the
ON position.
䳜 Depress the brake pedal.
䳜 The shifter dial must be in P
(Park).
2. Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
Automatic release of Electronic
parking brake (EPB)
The EPB is released automatically
under following conditions.
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