Vauxhall Ampera 2014 User Manual page 116

draining, avoid repeated cycles of the
electric parking brake system when
the ignition is off.
In case of insufficient electric power,
the electric parking brake cannot be
applied or released.
Before leaving the vehicle, check the
control indicator m to ensure the
parking brake is applied.
Electric parking brake application
To apply the electric parking brake:
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a
complete stop.
2. Pull switch m for approx.
one second.
The control indicator m will flash and
then stay on once the electric parking
brake is fully applied.
If the control indicator m flashes
continuously, then the electric parking
brake is only partially applied or there
is a problem with the electric parking
brake. A DIC message will display.
Release the electric parking brake
and try to apply it again. If the light
does not come on, or keeps flashing,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Do not drive the vehicle if the control
indicator m is flashing.
If the electric parking brake is applied
while the vehicle is moving, a chime
will sound and a message will display
in the Driver Information Centre
(DIC). The vehicle will decelerate as
long as the switch is held up.
Releasing the m switch during the
deceleration process will release the
parking brake. If the m switch is held
up until the vehicle stops moving, the
electric parking brake will remain
applied.
When the electric parking brake fault
indicator p is on, the electric parking
brake has detected a system problem
and is operating with reduced
functionality. To apply the electric
parking brake when p is on, lift up the
m switch and hold it until the control
indicator m remains on. If the electric
parking brake fault indicator p is on,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Driving and operating
The vehicle may automatically apply
the electric parking brake in some
situations when the vehicle is not
moving. This is normal, and is done to
periodically check the correct
operation of the electric parking brake
system.
If the electric parking brake fails to
apply, the rear wheels should be
blocked to prevent vehicle
movement.
For maximum electric parking brake
force when parking on a hill, pull the
electric parking brake switch twice.
Electric parking brake release
To release the electric parking brake:
1. Switch the ignition on
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal
3. Push momentarily down on the
m switch.
If attempting to release the electric
parking brake without the brake pedal
being applied, a chime will sound and
a message will be displayed in the
DIC. The electric parking brake is
released when m is off.
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