Keep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.
To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any time the vehicle has battery, no matter which position the power mode is in. Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently and securely.
- The indicator in the switch comes on.
- The parking brake indicator (red) comes on.
To release
The power mode must be in ON in order to release the electric parking brake.
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Press the electric parking brake switch.
- The indicator in the switch goes off.
- The parking brake indicator (red) goes off.
Manually releasing the parking brake using the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.