Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning messages
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(A) To release EPB, close the doors, the bonnet and the trunk/tailgate and fasten the seatbelt.

If the driver's seat belt is unfastened, or the bonnet, trunk, doors are open, and you try to drive with Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) applied, a warning sounds and a message appears.
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(A) Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO HOLD

When the conversion from AUTO HOLD to Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is not working properly a warning will sound and a message will appear.
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(A) Parking brake automatically applied

When Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is applied whilst AUTO HOLD is activated, a warning will sound and a message will appear.
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 Electronic Parking Brake (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 Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) related device may freeze and cannot be released. Do not use the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) but park on a flat surface with the gear in P (Park). Use wheel chocks under the wheels if necessary.

    If the Electronic Parking Brake (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 whilst operating or releasing the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB). These conditions are normal and indicate that Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is functioning properly.

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