Electric Parking Brake (Epb) - Chrysler 200 2015 User Manual

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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)

Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Parking Brake System (EPB) that offers simple
operation, and some additional features that make the parking brake more convenient and useful.
The parking brake switch is located in the center console.
To engage the parking brake manually, pull up
on the switch momentarily.
To release the parking brake manually, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ON/RUN position.
Push on the brake pedal, then push the parking
brake switch down momentarily.
The parking brake will disengage automatically
when the ignition switch in the RUN position,
the transmission is in DRIVE or REVERSE, the
driver seat belt is buckled, and an attempt is
made to drive away by pressing the accelerator
pedal.
NOTE:
• You may hear a slight whirring sound from
the back of the vehicle while the parking brake engages or disengages.
• Once the parking brake is fully engaged, the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster
and the LED indicator on the switch will illuminate. Once the parking brake is fully disengaged,
the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the LED indicator on the switch will
extinguish.
• If your foot is on the brake pedal while you are engaging or disengaging the parking brake, you
may notice a small amount of brake pedal movement.
• The parking brake can be engaged even when the ignition switch if OFF, however, it can only
be disengaged when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
• The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB switch is held for longer than 20 seconds in either
the released or applied position. The light will extinguish upon releasing the switch.
• Refer to the Starting and Operating section of your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD for
further details.
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system
malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
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CAUTION!
Parking Brake Switch