EPB warning messages
To release EPB, fasten seatbelt, close door, hood, and trunk
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If you try to drive off while engaging the accelerator pedal with the EPB applied, but the EPB doesn't release automatically, a warning will sound and a message will appear.
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If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle hood, driver's door or trunk is opened, a warning will sound and a message will appear.
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If there is a problem with the vehicle, a warning may sound and a message may appear.
If the situation occurs, press the brake pedal and release EPB by pressing the EPB switch.
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Whenever leaving the vehicle or parking, always come to a complete stop and continue to depress the brake pedal.
Shift the gear into P (Park), pull the EPB switch, and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF position. Take the key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Vehicles not fully engaged in P (Park) with the parking brake set are at risk for moving inadvertently and causing injury to yourself or others.
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Never allow a passenger to touch the parking brake. If the parking brake is released unintentionally, serious injury may occur.
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Only release EPB when you are seated inside the vehicle with your foot firmly on the brake pedal.
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Do not apply the accelerator pedal while the parking brake is engaged. If you depress the accelerator pedal with EPB engaged, a warning will sound and a message will appear. Damage to the parking brake may occur.
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Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the braking system and cause premature wear or damage to brake parts. Make sure EPB is released and the Parking Brake warning light is off before driving.
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A click or electric brake motor whine sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB. These conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly.
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When leaving your keys with a parking lot attendant or valet, make sure to inform him/her how to operate the EPB.
Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO HOLD
When the conversion from AUTO HOLD to EPB is not working properly a warning will sound and a message will appear.
Parking brake automatically engaged
When EPB is applied while AUTO HOLD is activated, a warning will sound and a message will appear.