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EPB (Electronic parking brake) may be
automatically applied when:
• The EPB is overheated
• Requested by other systems
NOTICE
If the driver turns the engine off by
mistake while Auto Hold is operat‐
ing, EPB will be automatically ap‐
plied. (Vehicle’s equipped with Auto
Hold)
System warming
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• If you try to drive off depressing the
accelerator pedal with the EPB ap‐
plied, but doesn't release automati‐
cally, a warning will sound and a mes‐
sage will appear.
• If the driver's seat belt is not fas‐
tened and the engine hood or trunk is
opened, a warning will sound and a
message will appear.
• If there is a problem with the vehicle,
a warning may sound and a message
may appear.
If the above situation occurs, depress
the brake pedal and release EPB by
pressing the EPB switch.
WARNING
• To prevent unintentional move‐
ment when stopped and leaving
the vehicle, do not use the shift
lever in place of the parking brake.
Set the parking brake and make
sure the shift lever is securely
positioned in P (Park).
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• Never allow anyone who is unfa‐
miliar with the vehicle to touch the
parking brake. If the parking brake
is released unintentionally, serious
injury may occur.
• All vehicles should always have the
parking brake fully engaged when
parking to avoid inadvertent
movement of the car which can in‐
jure occupants or pedestrians.
CAUTION
• A click sound may be heard while
operating or releasing the EPB, but
these conditions are normal and
indicate that the EPB is function‐
ing properly.
• When leaving your keys with a
parking lot attendant or valet,
make sure to inform him/her how
to operate the EPB.
• The EPB may malfunction if you
drive with the EPB applied.
• When you automatically release
EPB by depressing the accelerator
pedal, depress it slowly.
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