Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
- Close the driver door.
- Shift into gear.
- Press the accelerator pedal and pull away in a normal manner.
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning
Sounds when the parking brake is on and your vehicle is moving. If the warning tone continues after you have released the parking brake, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
RELEASING THE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE IF THE VEHICLE BATTERY HAS RUN OUT OF CHARGE
 WARNING: The electric parking brake does not operate if the vehicle battery has run out of charge. |
Connect a booster battery to the vehicle battery to release the electric parking brake if the vehicle battery has run out of charge. See Jump Starting the Vehicle.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE – WARNING LAMPS
Brake System
Note: Lamps may vary depending on region.
Electric Parking Brake
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 When the lamp illuminates yellow, it indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
Note: Lamps may vary depending on region.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
| Message | Action |
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To Release: Press Brake and Switch |
The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is attempted without the brake pedal being pressed. |
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Park Brake Use Switch to Release |
The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is attempted but cannot be performed. Perform a manual release. |
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Release Park Brake |
The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h). Release the electric parking brake before continuing to drive. |
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Park Brake Not Applied |
The electric parking brake is not fully applied. |
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Park Brake Not Released |
The electric parking brake is not fully released. |
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Brake maintenance mode |
The electric parking brake system has been put into a special mode to allow brake service. Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
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Park Brake Limited Function Service Required |
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Some functionality may still be available. Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
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Park Brake Malfunction Service Now |
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible. |
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