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EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)
may be automatically applied
when:
• It is requested by other systems
• The driver turns the engine off
while Auto Hold is operating.
Warning messages
To release EPB, fasten seatbelt,
close door, hood and tailgate
• When you try to drive with the EPB
applied, a warning will sound and a
message will appear.
• If the driver's seat belt is unfas-
tened and the engine hood or tail-
gate is opened, a warning will
sound and a message will appear.
• When there is a problem with the
vehicle, a warning may sound and
a message may appear.
If the situation occurs, depress the
brake pedal and release EPB by
pressing the EPB switch.
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Whenever leaving the vehicle
or parking, always come to a
complete stop and continue
to depress the brake pedal.
Move the shift button into the
P (Park) position, press the
EPB switch, and set the igni-
tion switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
Take the key with you when
exiting the vehicle.
Vehicles not fully engaged in
P (Park) with the parking
brake set are at risk for mov-
ing inadvertently and causing
injury to yourself or others.
•
NEVER allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the EPB switch. If the
EPB is released unintentional-
ly, serious injury may occur.
•
Only release the EPB when
you are seated inside the
vehicle with your foot firmly
on the brake pedal.
WARNING