when the ignition switch is OFF however, it
can only be released when the ignition switch
is in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB
switch is held for longer than 20 seconds if
vehicle speed is less than 1.25 mph (2 kph),
or 60 seconds if vehicle speed is greater than
1.25 mph (2 kph), in either the released or
applied position. The light will extinguish
upon releasing the switch.
The park brake will automatically engage
whenever the ignition switch is turned OFF
and the vehicle speed is below 1.25 mph
(2 km/h) via the Auto Park Brake feature.
The electric park brake will automatically
release if the engine is on and all following
conditions are met:
1.
Driver's weight is detected on the driver's seat.
2. Driver's seat is locked in forward direction
(if equipped with swivel seat).
3. Transmission is in forward or reverse
gears.
4. The accelerator pedal is pressed.
Or
1.
Driver’s weight is detected on the driver’s seat.
2. Driver’s seat is locked in forward direction
(if equipped with swivel seat).
3. Transmission is moved from NEUTRAL to
DRIVE or REVERSE gears.
4. Brake pedal is pressed.
5. Vehicle is on a slope less than 5 percent.
To release the park brake manually, the ignition
switch must be in the ON/RUN position. Put your
foot on the brake pedal, then push the parking
brake switch down momentarily. Once the park
brake is fully disengaged, the BRAKE warning
lamp in the instrument cluster and the LED
indicator on the switch will extinguish.
If during drive away the driver pulls the EPB
switch (apply position) the drive away is
halted and EPB will be reapplied.
WARNING!
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
• NEVER install a driver seat cover or any
other accessory on your driver seat.
WARNING!
• NEVER make any modifications to the
driver seat components, assembly, or
factory installed seat cover.
• NEVER place objects under the driver
seat.
If your driver seat needs service for any
reason, take your vehicle to your autho-
rized dealer immediately.
NOTE:
• When parking on a hill, it is important to
turn the front wheels toward the curb on a
downhill grade and away from the curb on
an uphill grade. The parking brake should
always be applied whenever the driver is not
in the vehicle.
• The Electronic Park Brake system commu-
nicates with the Driver Presence Detection
sensor installed in the driver seat. The use
of seat covers or seat accessories could
prevent the Electronic Park Brake system
from working properly and result in unin-
tended vehicle movement.
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