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Electric Parking Brake
WARNING:
Always set the parking brake and leave your vehicle with the transmission in park (P). |
Note:
When you apply the electric parking brake in certain conditions, for example on a steep hill, the electric parking brake may reapply the brakes within three to ten minutes. As a result, you may notice various noises when you apply and release the electric parking brake. This is normal and no cause for concern.
The electric parking brake replaces the conventional handbrake. The operating switch is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
Applying the electric parking brake
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WARNING:
The brake system warning lamp will flash during an electric parking brake apply. If the brake system warning lamp continues to flash there could be a problem with your electric parking brake. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Note:
The brake system warning lamp will illuminate for ten seconds if you switch the ignition off after you apply the electric parking brake, or you apply the electric parking brake after you switch the ignition off.
Note:
The electric parking brake will not automatically apply. You must apply the electric parking brake using the electric parking brake switch.
Pull the switch to apply the electric parking brake.
The brake system warning lamp will flash for approximately 2 seconds and then illuminate to confirm that the electric parking brake has been applied. See
Information Displays.
Applying the electric parking brake when the vehicle is moving
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WARNING:
Applying the electric parking brake while moving will result in use of the anti-lock braking system. Do not use the electric parking brake system when the vehicle is moving unless the normal brake system is unable to stop the vehicle.
WARNING:
With the exception of emergency conditions (for example, the brake pedal does not work or is blocked), do not apply the electric parking brake while the vehicle is moving. On bends, or poor road surfaces or weather conditions, emergency braking can cause the vehicle to skid out of control or off the road.
WARNING:
The brake system warning lamp will flash during an electric parking brake apply. If the brake system warning lamp continues to flash there could be a problem with your electric parking brake. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
If you apply the electric parking brake when your vehicle is moving, the brake system warning lamp will illuminate and a warning tone will sound. See
Information Displays.
If your vehicle speed is above
4 mph (6 km/h), the braking force is applied as long as the switch is applied. Release or press the switch, or press the accelerator pedal to stop the braking force.
Releasing the electric parking brake
Release the electric parking brake either manually by pressing the bottom of the switch or automatically.
Manual release
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WARNING:
The brake system warning lamp will flash during an electric parking brake apply. If the brake system warning lamp continues to flash there could be a problem with your electric parking brake. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
You can manually release the electric parking brake by:
- Switching the ignition on.
- Pressing the brake pedal.
- Pressing the electric parking brake switch.
When you release the electric parking brake, the brake system warning lamp will turn off.
Driving with a Trailer
Depending on the grade and the weight of the trailer, your vehicle and trailer may roll backwards slightly when you start on a slope.
To prevent this from happening, do the following:- Pull the switch and hold it in this position.
- Drive your vehicle, then release the switch when you notice that the engine has developed sufficient driving force.
Automatic release - drive away release
Your vehicle will automatically release the parking brake if:- The driver door is closed.
- The vehicle is accelerated.
- There are no faults detected in the parking brake system.
Note:
If the electric parking brake warning lamp stays illuminated, the electric parking brake will not automatically release. You must release the electric parking brake using the electric parking brake switch.
The brake system warning lamp will go off to confirm that you have released the electric parking brake.
Note:
The electric parking brake drive away release makes starting on a hill easier. This feature will release the parking brake automatically when the vehicle has sufficient drive force to move up the hill. To assure drive away release when starting uphill, press the accelerator pedal quickly.
Battery With No Charge
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WARNING:
You will not be able to apply or release the electric parking brake if the battery is low or has no charge. |
If the battery is low or has no charge, use jumper cables and a booster battery.