Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning and Cautions for Using the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
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.
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Depress the brake pedal firmly before doing a shift operation as the vehicle may start moving unexpectedly.
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If something such as the driver's foot contacts the accelerator pedal while the engine is operating and the parking brake is applied, the parking brake may be released automatically and the vehicle may move unexpectedly. If you do not intend to start driving the vehicle immediately, shift the selector lever to the P or N position.
Convenient Ways to Use the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Enabling/Disabling Shift-Linked Release
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Switch the vehicle power ON.
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Make sure that the parking brake is applied (EPB indicator light
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Continue pulling the EPB switch for 4 seconds or longer.
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Release the EPB switch once.
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Immediately continue pulling the EPB switch for 4 seconds or longer.
When the shift-linked release is enabled, a sound is activated 2 times, the EPB switch indicator light switches to fast flashing, and then flashes for a certain period of time.
When the shift-linked release is disabled, a sound is activated 1 time, the EPB switch indicator light switches to slow flashing, and then flashes for a certain period of time.
Canceling the Parking Brake Automatic Operation
The parking brake automatic operation returns to automatic operation when the vehicle power is switched ON. When canceling the parking brake auto operation and parking the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the P position for an automatic transmission and use wheel blocks on the tires. If one of the following operations is performed, the parking brake automatic operation can be canceled when the vehicle power is switched from ON to OFF.
Operation method 1
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Switch the vehicle power ON.
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Release the parking brake manually.
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Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
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Press the EPB switch continuously until a sound is activated.
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Release the EPB switch.
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Switch the vehicle power OFF immediately after a sound is activated.
After the parking brake auto operation is canceled, a warning sound is activated one time, and the EPB switch indicator light switches from illumination to flashing, and then turns off after a certain period of time has passed.
Operation method 2
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Switch the vehicle power ON.
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Release the parking brake manually.
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Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
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With the EPB switch pressed, switch the vehicle power OFF without depressing the brake pedal.
After the parking brake auto operation is canceled, a warning sound is activated one time, and the EPB switch indicator light switches from illumination to flashing, and then turns off after a certain period of time has passed.
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The auto operation may not cancel if the vehicle is parked on a steep slope.
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When using an automatic car wash which moves the vehicle with the front tires mounted, it is necessary to cancel the parking brake automatic operation.
