Releasing the parking brake; Canceling the parking brake; Auto operation cancel method 1- Page 212

NOTE

To release the parking brake when the
ignition is switched OFF, it is necessary
to cancel the parking brake auto
operation. For details, refer to
Canceling the parking brake automatic
operation.

Releasing the parking brake
automatically

If the accelerator pedal is depressed
with the parking brake applied and all
of the following conditions met, the
parking brake is released automatically.
When the parking brake is released,
the EPB indicator light in the
instrument cluster and the EPB switch
indicator light turn off.



The engine is running.



The driver's door is closed.



The driver's seat belt is fastened.



(Manual transmission vehicle)



The shift lever is in a position other
than neutral.



The clutch pedal is depressed
halfway.



(Automatic transmission vehicle)

The selector lever is in the D, M, or R
position.

NOTE

If something such as the driver's foot
contacts the accelerator pedal with the
engine running and the parking brake
applied, the parking brake might be
released automatically. If you do not
intend to start driving the vehicle
immediately, shift the shift lever to the
neutral position for a manual
transmission, or shift the selector lever
to the P or N position for an automatic
transmission.

Canceling the parking brake
automatic operation

The parking brake automatic operation
can be canceled by doing any of the
following after switching the ignition
from ON to OFF.

Auto operation cancel method 1

1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Release the parking brake manually.
3. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
4. Press the EPB switch continuously

for 2 seconds or longer (until a
sound is activated).

5. Release the EPB switch and switch

the ignition OFF within 5 seconds
after the sound was activated.
After the auto operation is
canceled, a sound is activated one
time, and the EPB switch indicator
light switches from illumination to
flashing, and then turns off after 3
seconds.

Auto operation cancel method 2

1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Release the parking brake manually.
3. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
4. Switch the ignition OFF with the

EPB switch pressed while the brake
pedal is not depressed.
When the auto operation is
canceled, a sound is activated one
time, and the EPB switch indicator
light goes from normal flashing to
faster flashing, and then turns off
after 3 seconds.

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