To release EPB, close the doors, hood and tailgate and fasten the seatbelt
OMV063030L

  1. To release EPB, close the doors, the hood and the tailgate and fasten the seatbelt.

If the driver's seat belt is unfastened, or the hood, trunk, doors are open, and you try to drive with EPB applied, a warning sounds and a message appears.
WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death from unintended vehicle movement:

  • Always come to a complete stop and continue to depress the brake pedal before parking, shift the gear into P (Park), pull up the EPB switch, and press the EV button to the OFF position. Take the key with you when leaving the vehicle.

  • Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch the EPB switch.

  • Only release EPB when you are seated inside the vehicle with your foot firmly on the brake pedal.

NOTE

Driving with the parking brake on may overheat the braking system and cause premature wear or damage to brake parts.

TIP

  • In winter, the EPB related device may freeze and cannot be released. Do not use the EPB but park on a flat surface with the gear in P (Park). Use wheel chocks under the wheels if necessary.

    If the EPB applies automatically when the gear is shifted to P (Park), turn off the Auto Hold, and press the EPB switch to release the parking brake.

  • A clicking sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB. These conditions are normal and indicate that EPB is functioning properly.

  • When leaving your keys with a parking attendant or assistant, be sure to inform him/her how to operate the EPB.