Buick Verano Owner's Manual page 215

are also Driver Information Center
(DIC) messages. See Brake System
Messages on page 5 25 for more
information. In case of insufficient
electrical power, the EPB cannot be
applied or released.
Before leaving the vehicle, check
the parking brake status light to
ensure the parking brake is applied.
EPB Apply
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 applied,
the parking brake light and the
brake system warning light will be
on. While the brake is being applied,
the electric parking brake light will
flash until full apply is reached.
If the light does not come on,
or remains flashing, the vehicle
needs to be serviced. Do not drive
the vehicle if the parking brake
status light is flashing. See your
dealer. See Brake System Warning
Light on page 5 15 for more
information.
If the EPB is applied while the
vehicle is in motion, a chime will
sound, and a DIC message will be
displayed. See Brake System
Messages on page 5 25. 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.
If the parking brake status light
flashes continuously, the EPB is
only partially applied or released,
or there is a problem with the EPB.
A DIC message will be displayed.
See Brake System Messages on
page 5 25. If this light flashes
continuously, release the EPB, and
attempt to apply it again. If this light
continues to flash, do not drive the
vehicle. See your dealer.
If the parking brake warning light is
on, the EPB has detected an error
in another system and is operating
with reduced functionality. To apply
Driving and Operating
the EPB when this light is on, lift up
on the EPB switch and hold it in the
up position. Full application of the
parking brake by the EPB system
may take a longer period of time
than normal when this light is on.
Continue to hold the switch until the
parking brake status light remains
on. If the parking brake warning light
is on, see your dealer.
If the EPB fails to apply, the rear
wheels should be blocked to
prevent vehicle movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB, place the
ignition in the ACC/ACCESSORY 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 a DIC
message will be displayed. See
Brake System Messages on
page 5 25. The EPB is released
when the parking brake status light
is off.
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