Parking brake – releasing
The electric parking brake helps to keep the vehicle stationary when it is parked.
Releasing the electric parking brake
Manual release
- Fasten the seat belt.
- Insert the remote key in the ignition slot and press the START/STOP ENGINE button (or press the START/STOP ENGINE button with a valid remote key in the passenger compartment on vehicles with the optional keyless drive).
- Press firmly on the brake pedal.
- Pull the parking brake control.
Automatic release
- Start the engine.
Note
- For safety reasons, the parking brake is only released automatically if the engine is running and the driver is wearing a seat belt.
- The electric parking brake will be released immediately when the accelerator pedal is pressed and the gear selector is in position D or R.
Fasten the seat belt.- Move the gear selector to position D or R and press the accelerator pedal. The parking brake will release when the vehicle begins to move.
Heavy load uphill
A heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the vehicle to roll backward when the parking brake is released automatically on a steep incline. To help avoid this:
- Keep the electric parking brake lever pushed in with the left hand while shifting into Drive with the right.
- While pressing the accelerator pedal to pull away, release the parking brake lever only after the vehicle begins to move.