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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE / AUTOHOLD

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

Applying the electric parking brake: 

The electric parking brake can be applied regardless of the ignition switch position.

1 

Depress the brake pedal.

2 

 Pull the electric parking brake switch 

UP

 to apply the brake.

Releasing the electric parking brake: 

The electric parking brake can be released while the ignition is switched to ON or while 

the engine is running.

1 

Depress the brake pedal.

2 

 Push the electric parking brake switch 

DOWN

 to release the brake.

Electric parking brake automatic release: 

The electric parking brake is released automatically when 

the accelerator pedal is depressed and all of the following 

conditions are met:

•  The engine is running.
•  The driver’s door is closed.
•  The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
•  Selector lever is in the D, M or R position.

AUTOHOLD

The AUTOHOLD feature holds the vehicle's brakes on, even 

if you take your foot off the brake pedal. This function can 
be best used while sitting still in traffic or when waiting for 

a traffic light to turn green. 

1 

 Once completely stopped, push the AUTOHOLD button to turn the system on (the 
green "HOLD" indicator light will come on). 

2 

 Release your foot from the brake pedal.

3 

Once you push the accelerator pedal again, the brakes will automatically release.

NOTE: 

For more information about the AUTOHOLD feature, refer to your Owner’s Manual.

Electric Parking  

Brake Switch

AUTOHOLD 

Button

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