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Electronic parking brake (EPB)
(if equipped)
Applying the parking brake
To apply the EPB (electric 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 automatically if
the Auto Hold button is on when the
vehicle is turned off. However, if you
keep pressing the EPB switch till 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 stand
still, do as follows:
1. Apply the EPB.
2. Pull up the EPB switch for more
than 3 seconds.
CAUTION
Do not operate the parking brake
while the vehicle is moving except in
an emergency situation. It could
damage the vehicle system and en‐
danger driving safety.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the EPB (Electronic parking
brake), press the EPB switch in the fol‐
lowing condition:
• Have the START/STOP button in the
ON position.
• Depress the brake pedal.
Make sure the brake warning light goes
off.
Driving your vehicle
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