Parking Brake - VIN Range: M45255->N13088

Parking Brake

Electric Park Brake
The electric park brake (EPB) system is operated by a floor console mounted switch. The rear calipers are activated by cables from an electric motor and actuator unit which is mounted on the rear subframe. Overall control of the EPB is from a control module which is located in the luggage compartment behind the right-hand rear luggage compartment trim panel. On vehicles with Brembo brakes separate parking brake calipers are fitted.

EPB Operation
To apply the parking brake, pull the parking brake switch upwards and release. The switch will then return to the neutral position and the parking brake low fluid warning light will illuminate on the instrument cluster. To release the parking brake set the ignition switch to position 2 or with the engine running, apply the Footbrake and press the parking brake switch down. The parking brake is automatically released when the selector is moved from the "P" position.

If the vehicle is stationary and the gear selector is in "D" or "R" and the parking brake is applied, then the parking brake will automatically release when the accelerator pedal is depressed.

The parking brake is automatically applied when the key is removed from the ignition switch. If the parking brake is required to be permanently released press and hold the parking brake switch down and at the same time remove the key. If the parking brake is operated while the vehicle is in motion the message "PARK BRAKE ON" will be displayed on the message center. The warning lamp in the instrument cluster will be illuminated and a warning chime will sound. If the battery has been discharged or disconnected a message "APPLY PARK BRAKE' will be displayed when the ignition is next switched on. Apply the Footbrake and pull the parking brake switch up to apply the parking brake. This is required to reset the parking brake system which will now function correctly.