Note: The red parking brake warning lamp
will continue to be illuminated for at least
ten seconds after the ignition has been
switched off.
If the EPB is operated when the vehicle's
speed is less than 3 km/h (2 mph), the
vehicle will be brought to an abrupt stop.
The stop lamps will not be illuminated.
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied, or repeated use of
the parking brake to slow the
vehicle, may cause serious damage
to the brake system.
In an emergency, with the vehicle
travelling at more than 3 km/h (2 mph),
pulling up on the EPB switch and holding,
gives a controlled reduction in the speed,
as long as the accelerator pedal is
released. The brake warning lamp will
illuminate accompanied by a warning tone
and a warning message in the Message
centre. The stop lamps will illuminate. See
54, BRAKE (RED).
Note: Automatic release of the EPB is only
possible when the driver’s door is fully
closed or the driver’s seat belt is buckled.
To delay the automatic release, hold the
EPB switch in the applied position and
release it at the desired point. The EPB
system gradually releases to assist in a
smooth drive away.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
The EPB is automatically applied when
Park (P) is selected.
Note: To prevent this automatic
operation, when the vehicle is stationary,
press and hold the EPB switch in the
release position. Within 5 seconds, switch
off the ignition and continue to hold the
EPB switch for a further 2 seconds.
If the vehicle is stationary with the EPB
applied and the gearbox is engaged in
Drive (D) or Reverse (R), pressing the
accelerator pedal will release the EPB and
allow the vehicle to move off.
Note: At the start of a journey, EPB
release times may be extended when
changing from P or Neutral (N). This is to
allow for increased gear engagement
times.
When shifting from P with the EPB
applied, the EPB will automatically release
to allow a smooth drive away.
Note: To prevent this automatic
operation, when the vehicle is stationary,
pull and hold the EPB switch in the apply
position. Within 5 seconds, switch off the
ignition and continue to hold the EPB
switch for a further 2 seconds.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
The EPB will be applied automatically if
the ignition is switched off and the vehicle
speed is below 3 km/h (2 mph).
Note: To prevent this automatic
operation, when the vehicle is stationary,
press and hold the EPB switch in the
release position. Within 5 seconds, switch
off the ignition and continue to hold the
EPB switch for a further 2 seconds.
If the vehicle is stationary with the engine
running and the EPB applied, pressing the
accelerator pedal and releasing the clutch
pedal to engage a gear, will release the
EPB automatically and allow the vehicle
to move off.
Note: Automatic release will only operate
in first and reverse gears.
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Brakes
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