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S a f e t y S y s t e m s
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BRAKE SYSTEM
EPB is used to engage & disengage
parking brake electronically using
the EPB switch.
As shown in the image, the
electronic handbrake is located on
the right side of the driver's knee.
EPB is applied automatically when
the lever is shifted to P (Park). At the
same time, the EPB working
indicator on the instrument will light
up, and the parking is completed.
Electronic parking brake (EPB)
NOTE
When shifting from D (Drive) to R
(Reverse), the brake pedal must be
pressed. Depress the brake pedal
when shifting from R to D. Ensure
that the vehicle speed is below 6
km/h for a successful gear shift .
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1. Application
To manually apply the parking brake,
first depress the brake pedal to stop
the vehicle, and then pull up the EPB
switch. The EPB working indicator on
the instrument will illuminate. After
the instrument displays "Parking
Brake Applied", release the switch.
At the time, the EPB system brake
will be clamped to park the vehicle in
situation.
2. Release
To release the parking brake, shift to
gear R, D or N (in READY state) and
depress the accelerator pedal to
automatically release the parking
brake; or depress the brake pedal
and press the EPB switch to release
the parking brake. The EPB working
indicator on the instrument goes out,
and the instrument displays “parking
brake released”, reminding you of
parking brake released.
a. Application / release of EPB