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To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Accelerator Pedal
You can release the parking brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver's seat belt.
• The power system is on.
• The transmission is not in
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Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.
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The electric parking brake indicator goes
off.
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1Parking Brake
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
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When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
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When the driver's seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped and brake hold is applied.
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When the power system is turned off while brake
hold is applied.
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When there is a problem with the Brake Hold
System.
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
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Malfunction indicator lamp
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Transmission system indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
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Electric parking brake system indicator
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VSA® system indicator
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ABS indicator
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Supplemental restraint system indicator