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applied after the ignition switch is turned OFF. This is a normal operating sound under any of these conditions.
. The Auto Start Stop system is deactivated while the electronic parking brake is applied.
. If you operate the electronic parking brake switch while the Auto Start Stop system is activated, the Auto Start Stop system will be deactivated. The electronic parking brake will activate after the engine is restarted. After the electronic parking brake indicator light is illuminated, release your foot from the brake pedal.
. When starting the engine or restarting the engine using the Auto Start Stop system, if you operate the electronic parking brake switch, the electronic parking brake indicator light may flash temporarily. However, this is not a malfunction if the light turns off after the electronic parking brake is deactivated.
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The electronic parking brake system has an automatic release function. The parking brake will be automatically released by depressing the accelerator pedal. However, the automatic release function does not operate under the following conditions.
. Any door( other than the rear gate) is open.
. The driver’ s seatbelt is not fastened.
If the parking brake is automatically released, the electronic parking brake indicator light and the indicator light on the parking brake switch turn off.
NOTE
Even if you have applied the parking brake, the parking brake will be automatically released when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
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The Auto Vehicle Hold function will automatically keep the vehicle stopped even after releasing the brake pedal when the vehicle is at a complete stop, such as at traffic signals.
WARNING
. Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold function on a steep hill or slippery road. The vehicle may move even when using the Auto Vehicle Hold function, causing serious injury or accidents.
. Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold function to park the vehicle. The vehicle may move unexpectedly, causing serious injury or accidents. Make sure to shift the select lever to the“ P” position and apply the electronic parking brake in the following cases.
– When you are going to park your vehicle.
– When passengers are getting in or out of the vehicle.
– When you are loading or unloading.
. When using the Auto Vehicle Hold function, do not release the brake pedal before the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator illuminates. The vehicle may move unexpectedly, causing serious injury or accidents.
. Deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold function in the following cases. Otherwise, the vehicle may move unexpectedly, causing serious injury or accidents.
– When washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash
– When being towed