Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual page 190

is only partially applied or there is a
problem with the EPB. A Driver
Information Centre (DIC) message
will display. Release the EPB and
try to apply it again. If the light does
not come on, or keeps flashing,
have the vehicle serviced. Do not
drive the vehicle if the
light is flashing. See your dealer.
See Electric Parking Brake Light
0 114.
If the light is on, press the EPB
switch and hold it. Continue to hold
the switch until the or PARK
light remains on. If the
remains on, see your retailer.
If the EPB is applied while the
vehicle is moving, the vehicle will
decelerate as long as the switch is
pressed. If the switch is pressed
until the vehicle comes to a stop,
the EPB will remain applied.
The vehicle may automatically apply
the EPB in some situations when
the vehicle is not moving. This is
normal, and is done to periodically
check the correct operation of the
EPB system.
If the EPB fails to apply, block the
rear wheels to prevent vehicle
movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB:
1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
or PARK
ACCESSORY.
2. Apply and hold the brake
pedal.
3. Press the EPB switch
momentarily.
The EPB is released when the
or PARK light is off.
light
If the light is on, release the EPB
by pressing and holding the EPB
switch. Continue to hold the switch
until the
If either light stays on after release
is attempted, see your dealer.
Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system
and cause premature wear or
or PARK light is off.
Caution
(Continued)
Driving and Operating
Caution (Continued)
damage to brake system parts.
Make sure that the parking brake
is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
Automatic EPB Release
The EPB will automatically release if
the vehicle is running, placed into
gear and an attempt is made to
drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration
when the EPB is applied, to
preserve parking brake lining life.
The EPB can also be used to
prevent roll back for vehicles with a
manual gearbox starting on a hill.
When no roll back is desired, an
applied EPB will allow both feet to
be used for the clutch and
accelerator pedals in preparation for
starting the vehicle moving in the
intended direction. In this case,
there is no need to press the switch
to release the EPB.
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