Chevrolet 2014 Captiva Owner's Manual page 247

Chevrolet Captiva Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-GME-7896196) - 2014 -
crc - 11/27/13
If the parking brake status light
flashes continuously, the EPB is
only partially applied or released,
or there is a problem with the EPB.
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.
Consult a repairer. 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 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, consult a
repairer.
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 ON/START 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 the
press brake pedal light will
appear.
The EPB is released when the
parking brake status light
Black plate (19,1)
Driving and Operating
If the parking brake warning light is
on, the EPB has detected an error
in another system and is operating
with reduced functionality. To
release the EPB when this light is
on, push down on the EPB switch
and hold it in the down position.
EPB release 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 is off. If the light is on,
consult a repairer.
Driving with the parking
brake on can overheat the brake
is off.
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.
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