Chevrolet 2013 VOLT Owner's Manual page 176

9-22 Driving and Operating
Before leaving the vehicle, check
the Electric Parking Brake light to
ensure the handbrake is applied.
EPB Apply
The EPB can be applied anytime
the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is
applied by momentarily lifting up on
the switch. Once fully applied,
the Electric Parking Brake 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, have the
vehicle serviced. Do not drive the
vehicle if the Electric Parking Brake
light is flashing. See your dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the
vehicle is in motion, a chime will
sound, and the DIC message
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE will be
displayed. The vehicle will
decelerate as long as the switch is
held in the up position. Releasing
the 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 Electric Parking Brake light
flashes continuously, the EPB is
only partially applied or released,
or there is a problem with the EPB.
The DIC message SERVICE
PARKING BRAKE will be displayed.
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 Service Electric Parking Brake
light is on, the EPB has detected a
system problem and is operating
with reduced functionality. To apply
the EPB when this light is on, lift up
on the 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
the Electric Parking Brake light
remains on. If the Service Electric
Parking Brake light is on, see your
dealer.
If the EPB fails to apply, the rear
wheels should be blocked to
prevent vehicle movement.
For maximum EPB force when
parking on a hill, pull the EPB
switch twice.
EPB Release
To release the EPB, place the
vehicle in ON/RUN, apply and hold
the brake pedal, and push down
momentarily on the
If attempting 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 is released
when the Electric Parking Brake
light is off.
If the Service Electric Parking Brake
light is on, the EPB has detected a
system problem, and is operating
switch until
with reduced functionality. To
switch.