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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE 

The electric parking brake equipment applies the parking brake using an 
electric motor.

Applying the electric parking brake: 

The electric parking brake can be applied regardless of the ignition  

switch position. 
 

1

  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 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 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. 

• 

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

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FUEL ECONOMY:

To achieve the  

best fuel economy, visit  

www.fueleconomy.gov

for more information.

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