Note:
The clutch pedal must be fully
depressed before the DAR will
operate.
Engage first or reverse gear, move
off as normal using the accelerator
and clutch pedals and the EPB will
be automatically released.
The brake system warning lamp will
go off to confirm that the EPB has
been released.
Note:
On vehicles with manual
transmission, if the gear lever is in
neutral when you release the clutch
pedal and depress the accelerator
pedal, the EPB will be released
automatically.
Note:
The EPB also makes moving
off on a slope easier and prevents
the vehicle from rolling in an
undesired direction. The brakes are
released automatically once the
clutch is engaged and the engine has
developed sufficient drive to prevent
the vehicle from rolling down the
slope. This is an advantage when
pulling away on a slope, for example
from a car park ramp, traffic lights or
when reversing uphill into a parking
space.
Manual release
Note:
To release the EPB, the
ignition must be in position II.
Hold the brake or clutch pedal
depressed and press down the
switch.
The brake system warning lamp will
go off to confirm that the EPB has
been released.
Moving off with a trailer
(vehicles with manual
transmission)
Depending on the gradient and the
weight of the trailer, the vehicle and
trailer may roll backwards slightly
when you move off on a slope. To
prevent this happening, deactivate
the DAR and release the EPB
manually as follows:
1. Pull up the switch and hold it in this
position.
2. Move off as normal and then
press down the switch when you
notice that the engine has
developed sufficient driving force.
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