Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature- Page 557

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Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

With the power mode is in ON, carry out the following steps to either activate or 
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.

1.

Put the transmission into 

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Without depressing the brake pedal, pull up and release the electric parking brake 
switch.

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Check that the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) has come on.

3.

Pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch. When you hear a beeping 
sound, release the switch and within 3 seconds pull up and hold the switch again.

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When you hear a sound indicating that the procedure is completed, release the 
switch.

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Two beeps indicates that the feature has been activated.

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One beep indicates that the feature has been deactivated.

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When you have completed activating the feature, the parking brake will 
remain applied after you turn off the engine.

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To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and 
brake system indicator (red) is on.

If you need to temporarily deactivate the feature while putting your vehicle through 
a conveyor type car wash, you can follow the procedure explained below.

1.

Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.

2.

Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and then within 2 seconds push down the 
electric parking brake switch.

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Activation and deactivation settings for the feature will not be affected.

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Before temporarily deactivating the feature, make sure to first turn off both 
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow and the automatic 
brake hold system.

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To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and 
brake system indicator (red) is on.

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Parking Brake

In cold climates, the parking brake may freeze in 
place if applied.

When parking the vehicle, chock the wheels and 
make sure the automatic parking brake feature is 
deactivated.

Also, when putting your vehicle through a conveyor-
type car wash or when having your vehicle towed, 
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature and 
leave the parking brake released.