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WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the EPB
applied:

If the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied, the brake parts may
generate heat and the brake system may
not operate, leading to an accident.
Before driving, release the EPB and verify
that the brake system warning light is
turned off.

NOTE



The EPB cannot be applied or released
while the vehicle battery is dead.



An operation sound occurs when
applying or releasing the EPB, however,
this does not indicate a malfunction.



If the EPB is not used for long periods,
an automatic inspection of the system is
performed while the vehicle is parked.
An operation sound can be heard,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.



When the EPB is applied and the
ignition is switched OFF, an operation
sound can be heard, however, this does
not indicate a problem.



The brake pedal may move while the
EPB is being applied or released,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.



If the EPB switch is continually pulled
while driving the vehicle, the EPB will
be applied and the EPB warning beep
will be activated. When the switch is
released, the EPB is released and the
beep stops.



If the EPB is applied with the ignition
switched off or in ACC, the brake system
warning light in the instrument cluster
and the indicator light in the switch may
turn on for 15 seconds.



When running the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, it may be necessary
to switch the ignition off with the
parking brake released depending on
the type of automatic car wash.

When applying the EPB

The EPB can be applied regardless of the
ignition switch position.
Securely depress the brake pedal and pull
up the EPB switch.
The EPB is applied and the brake system
warning light and the EPB switch
indicator light turn on.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-23.

When releasing the EPB

The EPB can be released while the
ignition is switched ON or the engine is
running. When the EPB is released, the
brake system warning light and the EPB
switch indicator light turn off.

When Driving

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