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Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

The EPB system applies the parking brake
using an electric motor. The system can
operate automatically and manually.
The EPB switch indicator light turns on
when applying the parking brake and it
turns off when releasing the parking brake.

1. Indicator light

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the parking
brake 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 the vehicle, release the
parking brake and make sure that the EPB
indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns off.

Apply the parking brake when leaving the
vehicle:

Not applying the parking brake when
parking the vehicle is dangerous as the
vehicle may move unexpectedly and result
in an accident. Before leaving the vehicle,
apply the parking brake and make sure
that the EPB indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.

NOTE



The parking brake cannot be applied or
released while the vehicle battery is
dead.
Refer to If a Jump-Starting on page
7-16.



When the charging system warning light
in the instrument cluster turns on, the
parking brake cannot be applied after
switching the ignition OFF. Before
switching the ignition OFF, apply the
parking brake manually.



The sound of the parking brake being
applied or released can be heard,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.



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 applying the parking brake and
switching OFF the ignition, an
operation sound can be heard, however,
this does not indicate a problem.



The brake pedal may move while
applying or releasing the parking brake,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.

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