GMC Terrain 2018 Owner's Manual page 208

flashes continuously, then the EPB
is only partially applied or there is a
problem with the EPB. A Driver
Information Center (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
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If the light or Service Parking
Brake message is on, press the
EPB switch and hold it. Continue to
hold the switch until the
PARK light remains on. If the
or Service Parking Brake message
remains on, see your dealer.
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
or PARK
movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB:
1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
2. Apply and hold the brake
or
pedal.
light
3. Press the EPB switch
momentarily.
The EPB is released when the
or PARK light is off.
If the light or Service Parking
Brake message is on, release the
EPB by pressing and holding the
EPB switch. Continue to hold the
switch until the
Driving and Operating
off. 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
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.
or PARK light is
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Caution