Brake Assist - Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual

The red handbrake status light will
flash and then stay on once the EPB is
fully applied. If the red handbrake
status light flashes continuously, then
the EPB is only partially applied or
there is a problem with the EPB.
A 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 red
handbrake status light is flashing. See
your dealer. See Parking Brake
Light 0 123.
If the amber handbrake warning light
is on, lift up on the EPB switch and
hold it up. Continue to hold the
switch until the red handbrake status
light remains on. If the amber
handbrake warning light 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 held up. If the
switch is held up 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, the rear
wheels should be blocked to prevent
vehicle movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB:
1. Place the ignition in the ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
position.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Push down momentarily on the
EPB switch.
The EPB is released when the red
handbrake status light is off.
If the amber handbrake warning light
is on, release the EPB by pushing
down on the EPB switch and holding
it down. Continue to hold the switch
until the red handbrake status light is
off. If either light stays on after release
is attempted, see your dealer.
DRIVING AND OPERATING
Caution
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.
If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is
pulling a trailer, see Driving
Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 241.

Brake Assist

This vehicle has a brake assist feature
designed to assist the driver in
stopping or decreasing vehicle speed
in emergency driving conditions. This
feature uses the stability system
hydraulic brake control module to
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