Electric Parking Brake - HOLDEN WN CAPRICE 2014 Owner's Handbook Manual

9-12 Driving and Operating

Electric Parking Brake

The electric parking brake (EPB)
switch is located between the front
seats.
The EPB takes the place of the
manual parking brake system. The
EPB can always be activated, even
if the ignition is off. To avoid
draining the battery, do not operate
the EPB too often without the
engine running.
In case of insufficient electrical
power, the EPB cannot be applied
or released.
Applying the Parking Brake
The EPB can be applied any time
the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is
applied by momentarily lifting up
on the EPB switch. Once fully
Y
applied, illuminates. While the
brake is being applied, the status
light will flash until full apply is
reached. If the light does not come
on, or remains flashing, you need to
have the vehicle serviced. Do not
Y
drive the vehicle if is flashing.
See your dealer. See Brake System
Warning Light on page 5-16 for
more information.
Warning
If the EPB fails to apply, the rear
wheels should be blocked to
prevent vehicle movement.
If the EPB is applied while the
vehicle is in motion, a chime will
sound, and the DIC message
RELEASE PARK BRAKE SWITCH
will be displayed. The vehicle will
decelerate as long as the switch is
held in the up position. Releasing
the EPB switch during the
deceleration will release the parking
brake. If the switch is held in the up
position until the vehicle comes to a
stop, the EPB will remain applied.
Releasing the Parking Brake
To release the EPB, turn the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON/RUN
position, apply and hold the brake
pedal, and push down momentarily
on the EPB switch. If you attempt to
release the EPB without the brake
pedal applied, a chime will sound,
and the DIC message STEP ON
BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK
BRAKE will be displayed. The EPB
Y
is released when the
and the DIC message PARK
BRAKE RELEASED is displayed.
light is off