Releasing the parking brake

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To release the EPB manually:

Press the EPB switch in the following condition.

  • Have the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.

  • Depress the brake pedal.

  • The shift lever must be in P (Park).

  • Make sure the brake warning light goes off.

To release EPB automatically (automatic transmission):

  1. Close the driver's door, engine hood and liftgate.

  2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.

  3. Start the engine.

  4. If the shift lever is in P (Park), depress the brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive), the EPB is released automatically. Make sure the brake warning light goes off.

  5. If the shift lever is in N (Neutral), depress the brake pedal and shift out of N (Neutral) to R (Rear) or D (Drive), the EPB is released automatically. Make sure the brake warning light goes off.

    • If you try to drive off depressing the accelerator pedal with the EPB applied, but doesn't release automatically, a warning will sound once and a message will appear.

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      A: To release EPB, fasten seatbelt and close door, hood and liftgate

    • If the driver's seat belt is not fastened, driver's door is opened, the engine hood is opened in D or the liftgate is opened in R, a warning will sound once and a message will appear.

    • If there is a problem with the vehicle, a warning may sound once and a message may appear. If the above situation occurs, depress the brake pedal and release EPB by pressing the EPB switch.

WARNING

  • Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch the parking brake. If the parking brake is released unintentionally, serious injury may occur.

  • Do not place any objects around the EPB switch. They could release the EPB switch.

CAUTION

  • To prevent unintentional movement when stopped and leaving the vehicle, do not use the shift lever in place of the parking brake. Set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is securely positioned in P (Park). Use wheel chocks if necessary.

  • In winter or cold conditions, the EPB may freeze. Park the vehicle with the shift lever in P on the even and safe place without applying the EPB. And use wheel chocks.

  • Do not drive your vehicle with the EPB applied. It may cause excessive wear of brake pad and brake rotor.

  • A click sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly.

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

  • When the battery is drained, the EPB does not apply or release. In this case, jump start your vehicle.