Chevrolet Equinox 2019 Owner's Manual page 217

216 Driving and Operating
2. Pull the EPB switch
momentarily.
The or PARK light will flash and
then stay on once the EPB is fully
applied. If the or PARK light
flashes continuously, then the EPB
is only partially applied, the vehicle
is in Service Mode, or there is a
problem with the EPB. A DIC
message will display. Release the
EPB switch 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
PARK light is flashing. See your
dealer. See Electric Parking Brake
Light 0 134.
If the Service Parking Brake light
or message is on or the
PARK light flashes when the ignition
is turned on, pull the EPB switch.
Continue to hold the switch until
the or PARK light remains on.
If the Service Parking Brake light
or message remains on, see your
dealer.
If the EPB switch is pulled while the
vehicle is moving, the vehicle will
decelerate as long as the switch is
pulled. If the switch is pulled until
the vehicle comes to a stop, the
EPB will remain applied.
The EPB applies automatically
when shifting to P (Park) on a steep
incline. The EPB releases as soon
as the vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park) and the vehicle
accelerates.
If the EPB fails to apply, the rear
wheels should be blocked to
prevent vehicle movement.
or
EPB Release
To release the EPB:
1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
or
2. Apply and hold the brake
pedal.
3. Press the EPB switch
momentarily.
The EPB is released when the
or PARK light is off.
If the Service Parking Brake light
or message is on, release the EPB
by pressing and holding the EPB
switch. Continue to hold the switch
until the or PARK light is off.
If either light stays on after release
is attempted, see your dealer.
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
Avoid rapid acceleration when the
EPB is applied, to preserve parking
brake lining life.
The EPB will automatically release
when the engine is running, the
transmission is placed into gear,
and an attempt is made to drive
away by pressing the accelerator
pedal.