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from the apply and release sound .
This can occur : – If the brakes are extremely hot . – If the car is parked on a steep incline .
– If the electronic parking brake is 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
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parking brake is deactivated .
! Automatic release function by accelerator pedal
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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 .
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If the parking brake is automatically released , the electronic parking brake indicator light and the indicator light on the parking brake switch turn off .
! Auto Vehicle Hold function
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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 .
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. 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 operation 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
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