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Driving
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Electric Parking Brake
(EPB)
The EPB system applies the parking
brake using a motor.
NOTE
If the parking brake is applied with the
vehicle power switched to OFF or
ACC, the EPB indicator light
instrument cluster and the indicator
light in the switch may turn on for a
certain period of time.
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Warning and Cautions for
Using the Electric Parking
Do not drive the vehicle with the
parking brake applied.
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If the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied, the brake parts may
generate heat and the brake system
may not operate, leading to an
accident. Before driving the vehicle,
release the parking brake and make
sure that the EPB indicator light
the instrument cluster turns off.
Apply the parking brake when leaving
the vehicle.
Not applying the parking brake when
parking the vehicle is dangerous as the
vehicle may move unexpectedly and
result in an accident. Before leaving the
vehicle, apply the parking brake and
make sure that the EPB indicator light
in the instrument cluster turns on.
Depress the brake pedal firmly
before doing a shift operation as the
vehicle may start moving
unexpectedly.
Brake (EPB)
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