Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
The EPB system applies the parking brake using a motor.
If the parking brake is applied with the vehicle power switched to OFF or ACC, the EPB indicator light 
in the instrument cluster and the indicator light in the switch may turn on for a certain period of time.
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.
How to Use the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Applying the Parking Brake Manually
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Depress the brake pedal.
The parking brake is applied and the EPB indicator light
in the instrument cluster and the EPB switch indicator light turn on.
Releasing the Parking Brake Manually
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Depress the brake pedal with the vehicle power switched ON or the engine operating.
When the parking brake is released, the EPB indicator light
in the instrument cluster and the EPB switch indicator light turn off.
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To release the parking brake when the vehicle power is switched OFF, it is necessary to cancel the parking brake auto operation. If the parking brake is likely to freeze such as during cold weather conditions, cancel the parking brake auto operation.
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When the charging system warning light in the instrument cluster turns on, the parking brake cannot be applied after the vehicle power is switched OFF. Before switching the vehicle power OFF, apply the parking brake manually.
Applying the Parking Brake Automatically
Switch the vehicle power from ON to ACC or OFF.
The parking brake is applied and the EPB indicator light in the instrument cluster and the EPB switch indicator light turn on.
Releasing the Parking Brake Automatically
Shift-linked release
Shift the selector lever from the P position to a position other than P when all of the following conditions are met.
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Engine is operating.
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Driver’s door is closed.
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Brake pedal is firmly depressed.
When the parking brake is released, the EPB indicator light in the instrument cluster and the EPB switch indicator light turn off.
Accelerator-linked release
Depress the accelerator pedal when all of the following conditions are met.
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Engine is operating.
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Driver’s door is closed.
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Driver's seat belt is fastened.
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The selector lever is in the D, M, or R position.
When the parking brake is released, the EPB indicator light in the instrument cluster and the EPB switch indicator light turn off.
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.
