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Driving
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
NOTE
To release the parking brake when
the vehicle power is switched OFF, it
is necessary to cancel the parking
brake auto operation. If the parking
brake is likely to freeze such as
during cold weather conditions,
cancel the parking brake auto
operation.
When the charging system warning
light in the instrument cluster turns
on, the parking brake cannot be
applied after the vehicle power is
switched OFF. Before switching the
vehicle power OFF, apply the parking
brake manually.
Applying the Parking Brake
Automatically
Switch the vehicle power from ON to
ACC or OFF.
The parking brake is applied and the
EPB indicator light
cluster and the EPB switch indicator
light turn on.
Releasing the Parking Brake
Automatically
Shift-linked release (Automatic
transmission)
Shift the selector lever from the P
position to a position other than P
when all of the following conditions
are met.
Engine is operating.
Driver's door is closed.
Brake pedal is firmly depressed.
When the parking brake is released,
the EPB indicator light
instrument cluster and the EPB switch
indicator light turn off.
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in the instrument
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Accelerator-linked release
Depress the accelerator pedal when all
of the following conditions are met.
Engine is operating.
Driver's door is closed.
Driver's seat belt is fastened.
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is in the D, M, or R
position.
(Manual transmission)
The shift lever is in a position other
than neutral.
The clutch pedal is depressed
halfway.
When the parking brake is released,
the EPB indicator light
instrument cluster and the EPB switch
indicator light turn off.
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