BYD SEAL 2023 - Engaging EPB Automatically; Automatic EPB Release upon Vehicle Start; Emergency Braking When Brake Pedal Fails

CAUTION
steady on. Otherwise the vehicle
may mo
ve down.
Automatic EPB Engagement
A
utomatic EPB engagement
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When the vehicle is powered o󽗈, EPB
automatically engages and the
indicator lights up on the cluster.
A
utomatic "P" gear engagement
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Press the brake pedal to stop the
vehicle and engage P gear. EPB is
engaged automatically. Do not release
the brake pedal until the indicator on
the cluster stops 󽗊ashing and become
steady on and the "EPB engaged"
message is displayed.
CAUTION
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A
fter the trailer mode for EPB
is enabled via the infotainment
system, EPB will be not activated
automatically when the vehicle is
in "P" mode or powered o󽗈. This
function may be used for towing
or pushing the vehicle after the
vehicle breaks down.
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Do not release the brake pedal
early in the process, especially
when the vehicle is stopped on
a slope; otherwise, there will be
a risk of vehicle sliding to slight
extent.
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This function is designed to
improve the vehicle safety.
Excessive reliance on or frequent
use of the function is not
recommended. To ensure safety,
make sure that the transmission is
shifted to "P" before getting o󽗈.
Automatic EPB Release upon Vehicle
S
tart
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With the vehicle parked, start the
vehicle, press and hold the brake
pedal, and shift the gear from "P"
or "N" into a driving gear like "D"
or "R". EPB is released automatically,
the indicator turns o󽗈, and a "EPB
released" message is displayed.
CAUTION
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Ple
ase follow the correct shift
instructions and keep depressing
the brake pedal throughout the
shifting process. Do not release
the brake pedal until the gear
position shown on the instrument
cluster is the target one.
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Within several seconds after the
vehicle is started, the EPB system
will conduct self-check upon
power-up. In this process, the EPB
will not respond to any function.
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When the v
ehicle has been started
and the gear is in a driving gear like
"D" or "R", engage EPB manually, then
simply press the accelerator pedal
slowly to a certain degree. EPB is
released automatically and the
indicator turns o󽗈 with the messag
e
"EPB Released" displayed.
Emergency Braking When Brake Pedal
Fails
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If braking fails or is blocked, continue
to press p gear swtich or pull the EPB
switch* for emergency braking.
CAUTION
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F
or safety considerations, refrain
from using the EPB for braking
in normal driving. If the brake
pedal fails or is blocked, use the
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