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Electric Parking Brake
The vehicle is equipped with an
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB),
which acts on the front axle. The
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) can
always be activated, even if the
ignition is off. To prevent draining
the battery, avoid repeated cycles of
the EPB when the engine is not
running.
The system has a
Yor PARK
Electric Parking Brake light, and a
8
Service Parking Brake light or message. See
Electric Parking
Brake Light 0118 and
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
0 118.
There are also parking brake-related
Driver Information Center (DIC)
messages. In case of insufficient
electrical power, the EPB cannot be
applied or released.
Before leaving the vehicle, check for
the
Yor PARK light to ensure that
the parking brake is applied.
EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop.
2. Pull the EPB switch momentarily.
The
Yor PARK light will flash and
then stay on once the EPB is fully
applied. If the
Yor PARK light
flashes continuously, then the EPB
is only partially applied or there is a
problem with the EPB. A DIC
message will display. Release the
EPB and try to apply it again. If the light does not come on, or keeps
flashing, have the vehicle serviced.
Do not drive the vehicle if the
Yor
PARK light is flashing. See your
dealer. See Electric Parking Brake
Light 0118.
If the
8Service Parking Brake light
or message is on or the
Yor
PARK light flashes when the ignition
is turned on, pull the EPB switch.
Continue to hold the switch until the
Yor PARK light remains on. If the
8Service Parking Brake light or
message remains on, see your
dealer.
If the EPB switch is pulled while the
vehicle is moving, the vehicle will
decelerate as long as the switch is
pulled. If the switch is pulled until
the vehicle comes to a stop, the
EPB will remain applied.
EPB Release
To release the EPB:
1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.

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2. Apply and hold the brakepedal.
3. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The EPB is released when the
Y
or PARK light is off.
If the
8Service Parking Brake light
or message is on, release the EPB
by pressing and holding the EPB
switch. Continue to hold the switch
until the
Yor PARK light is off.
If either light stays on after release
is attempted, see your dealer.
Caution
Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system
and cause premature wear or
damage to brake system parts.
Make sure that the parking brake
is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
Automatic EPB Release
Avoid rapid acceleration when the
EPB is applied, to preserve parking
brake lining life.
The EPB will automatically release
when the engine is running, the
transmission is placed into gear,
and an attempt is made to drive
away by pressing the accelerator
pedal.
If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle
is pulling a trailer, see Driving
Characteristics and Towing Tips
0 293.
Brake Assist
Brake Assist detects rapid brake
pedal applications due to
emergency braking situations and
provides additional braking to
activate the Antilock Brake System
(ABS) if the brake pedal is not
pushed hard enough to activate
ABS normally. Minor noise, brake
pedal pulsation, and/or pedal
movement during this time may
occur. Continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation
dictates. Brake Assist disengages
when the brake pedal is released.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
{Warning
Do not rely on the HSA feature.
HSA does not replace the need to
pay attention and drive safely.
You may not hear or feel alerts or
warnings provided by this system.
Failure to use proper care when
driving may result in injury, death,
or vehicle damage. See
Defensive Driving
0226.
When the vehicle is stopped on a
grade, Hill Start Assist (HSA)
prevents the vehicle from rolling in
an unintended direction during the
transition from brake pedal release
to accelerator pedal apply. The
brakes release when the accelerator
pedal is applied. HSA brake hold
duration may be selectable.
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The indicator light for both systems
is in the instrument cluster. This
light will:
.Flash when TCS is limiting
wheel spin.
. Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC is
activated.
. Turn on and stay on when either
system is not working.
If either system fails to turn on or to
activate, a message displays in the
Driver Information Center (DIC), and
dcomes on and stays on to
indicate that the system is inactive
and is not assisting the driver in
maintaining control. The vehicle is
safe to drive, but driving should be
adjusted accordingly.
If
dcomes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Turn the engine off and wait
15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
Drive the vehicle. If
dcomes on and
stays on, the vehicle may need
more time to diagnose the problem.
If the condition persists, see your
dealer.
Turning the Systems Off
and On
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS is
off. The vehicle driveline could be
damaged.
To turn off only TCS, press and
release
g. The traction off lighti
illuminates in the instrument cluster.
To turn TCS on again, press and
release
g. The traction off lightiin
the instrument cluster will turn off.

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5:Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off. A white indicator
comes on in the instrument cluster
when cruise is turned on.
*: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press up briefly to resume
that speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed. −SET :
Press down briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
Setting Cruise Control
If
5is on when not in use, −SET or
+RES could get bumped and go into
cruise when not desired. Keep
5off
when cruise is not being used.
To set a speed:
1. Press
5to turn the cruise
system on.
2. Get to the speed desired.
3. Press down and release −SET . The desired set speed
briefly appears in the
instrument cluster.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control indicator on the
instrument cluster turns green after
cruise control has been set to the
desired speed. See Instrument
Cluster 0107. Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a
desired speed and then the brakes
are applied or
*is pressed, the
cruise control is disengaged without
erasing the set speed from memory.
Once the vehicle speed reaches
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more,
press +RES up briefly. The vehicle
returns to the previous set speed.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated:
. Press and hold +RES up until
the vehicle accelerates to the
desired speed, then release it.
. To increase the speed in small
increments, press +RES up
briefly. For each press, the
vehicle goes about 1 km/h
(1 mph) faster.
The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units. See Instrument Cluster 0107.
The increment value used depends
on the units displayed.

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5:Press to turn the system on or
off. The indicator turns white on the
instrument cluster when ACC is
turned on.
RES+ : Press the control up briefly
to resume the previous set speed or
to increase vehicle speed if ACC is
already activated. To increase
speed by about 1 km/h (1 mph),
press RES+ up briefly. To increase
speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph)
mark on the speedometer, hold
RES+.
SET− :Press the control down
briefly to set the speed and activate
ACC or to decrease vehicle speed if ACC is already activated. To
decrease speed by about 1 km/h
(1 mph), press SET–
down briefly.
To decrease speed to the next
5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer, hold SET–.
*: Press to disengage ACC
without erasing the selected set
speed.
[: Press to select a following gap
setting for ACC of Far, Medium,
or Near.
The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units. See Instrument Cluster 0107.
The increment value used depends
on the units displayed.
Switching Between ACC and
Regular Cruise Control
To switch between ACC and regular
cruise control, press and hold
**.
A Driver Information Display (DIC)
message displays. See Vehicle
Messages 0134.
ACC IndicatorRegular Cruise
Control Indicator
When ACC is engaged, a green
o
indicator will be lit on the instrument
cluster and the following gap will be
displayed. When the regular cruise
control is engaged, a green
J
indicator will be lit on the instrument
cluster; the following gap will not
display.
When the vehicle is turned on, the
cruise control mode will be set to
the last mode used before the
vehicle was turned off.
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Warning (Continued)
control is in before using the
feature. If ACC is not active, the
vehicle will not automatically
brake for other vehicles, which
could cause a crash if the brakes
are not applied manually. You and
others could be seriously injured
or killed.
Setting Adaptive Cruise
Control
If5is on when not in use, it could
get pressed and go into ACC when
not desired. Keep
5off when cruise
is not being used.
Select the set speed desired for
ACC. This is the vehicle speed
when no vehicle is detected in
its path.
While the vehicle is moving, ACC
will not set at a speed less than
5 km/h (3 mph), although it can be
resumed. While the vehicle is moving, ACC
will not set at a speed less than
25 km/h (15 mph), although it can be
resumed when driving at lower
speeds. The minimum allowable set
speed is 25 km/h (15 mph).
To set ACC while moving:
1. Press
5.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press SET– down and release.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator.
After ACC is set, it may immediately
apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead
is detected closer than the selected
following gap.
ACC can also be set while the
vehicle is stopped and the brake
pedal is applied. The ACC indicator displays on the
instrument cluster. When ACC is
turned on, the indicator will be lit
white. When ACC is engaged, the
indicator will turn green.
Be mindful of speed limits,
surrounding traffic speeds, and
weather conditions when selecting
the set speed.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the ACC is set at a desired speed
and then the brakes are applied,
ACC is disengaged without erasing
the set speed from memory.
To begin using ACC again, press
RES+ up briefly.
.
If the vehicle is moving more
than 5 km/h (3 mph), it returns to
the previous set speed.
. If the vehicle is stopped with
the brake pedal applied, press
RES+ up and release the brake
pedal. ACC will hold the vehicle
until RES+ or the accelerator
pedal is pressed.

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A green ACC indicator and the set
speed display on the instrument
cluster. The vehicle ahead indicator
may be flashing if a vehicle ahead
was present and moved. See
“Approaching and Following a
Vehicle”later in this section.
Once ACC has resumed, the
vehicle speed will increase to the
set speed under the following
conditions:
. There is no vehicle ahead.
. The vehicle ahead is beyond the
selected following gap.
. The vehicle speed is not being
limited because of a sharp turn.
Increasing Speed While ACC Is
at a Set Speed
If ACC is already activated, do one
of the following:
.Use the accelerator to get to the
higher speed. Briefly press down
and release SET– and release
the accelerator pedal. The
vehicle will now cruise at the
higher speed. When the
accelerator pedal is pressed, ACC will not brake because it is
overridden. While overridden,
the ACC indicator will turn blue
on the instrument cluster and
Head-Up Display (HUD),
if equipped.
When the accelerator pedal is
pressed, ACC will not brake
because it is overridden. The
ACC indicator will turn blue on
the instrument cluster.
. Press and hold RES+ up until
the desired set speed is
displayed, then release it.
. To increase vehicle speed in
smaller increments, press RES+
up briefly. For each press, the
vehicle goes about 1 km/h
(1 mph) faster.
. To increase vehicle speed in
larger increments, hold RES+
up. While holding RES+, the
vehicle speed increases to the
next 5 km/h (5 mph) step, then
continues to increase by 5 km/h
(5 mph) at a time. The set speed can also be
increased while the vehicle is
stopped.
.
If stopped with the brake pedal
applied, press RES+ up until the
desired set speed is displayed.
. If ACC is holding the vehicle at a
stop and there is another vehicle
directly ahead, pressing RES+
up will increase the set speed.
. Pressing RES+ up when there is
no longer a vehicle ahead or the
vehicle ahead is pulling away
and the brake is not applied will
cause the ACC to resume
When it is determined that there is
no vehicle ahead or the vehicle
ahead is beyond the selected
following gap, then the vehicle
speed will increase to the set speed.
Reducing Speed While ACC Is
at a Set Speed
If ACC is already activated, do one
of the following:

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Alerting the Driver
With Head-Up Display ScreenClosed
With Head-Up DisplayScreen Open
Without Head-Up Display
If ACC is engaged, driver action
may be required when ACC cannot
apply sufficient braking because of
approaching a vehicle too rapidly.
When this condition occurs, the red
collision alert symbol will flash on
the windshield or on the HUD,
if equipped. Eight beeps will sound
from the front.
See Defensive Driving 0226.
Approaching and Following a
Vehicle
The vehicle ahead indicator is in the
instrument cluster and HUD,
if equipped. It only displays when a
vehicle is detected in your vehicle’s
path moving in the same direction.
If this symbol is not displaying, ACC
will not respond to or brake for
vehicles ahead.
ACC automatically slows the vehicle
down and adjusts vehicle speed to
follow a detected vehicle ahead at
the selected following gap. The
vehicle speed increases or
decreases to follow a detected
vehicle in front of your vehicle.
When that vehicle is traveling
slower than your vehicle set speed,
it may apply limited braking,
if necessary. When braking is
active, the brake lamps will come
on. The automatic braking may feel
or sound different than if the brakes
were applied manually. This is
normal.
Passing a Vehicle While
Using ACC
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.The Traction Control System
(TCS) or StabiliTrak/ESC system
has activated or been disabled.
. There is a fault in the system.
. A DIC message displays to
indicate that ACC is temporarily
unavailable.
The ACC indicator will turn white
when ACC is no longer active.
In some cases, when ACC is
temporarily unavailable, regular
cruise control may be used. See
“Switching Between ACC and
Regular Cruise Control” in this
section. Always consider driving
conditions before using either cruise
control system.
Notification to Resume ACC
ACC will maintain a follow gap
behind a detected vehicle and slow
your vehicle to a stop behind that
vehicle.
If the stopped vehicle ahead has
driven away and ACC has not
resumed, the vehicle ahead indicator will flash as a reminder to
check traffic ahead before
proceeding.
When the vehicle ahead drives
away, ACC resumes automatically if
the stop was brief. If necessary,
press RES+ up or the accelerator
pedal to resume ACC. If stopped for
more than two minutes or if the
driver door is opened and the driver
seat belt is unbuckled, the ACC
automatically applies the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the
vehicle. The EPB status light will
turn on. See
Electric Parking Brake
0 252. To release the EPB, press
the accelerator pedal.
A DIC warning message may
display indicating to shift to P (Park)
before exiting the vehicle. See
Vehicle Messages 0134.
{Warning
If ACC has stopped the vehicle,
and if ACC is disengaged, turned
off, or canceled, the vehicle will
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
no longer be held at a stop. The
vehicle can move. When ACC is
holding the vehicle at a stop,
always be prepared to manually
apply the brakes.
{Warning
Leaving the vehicle without
placing it in P (Park) can be
dangerous. Do not leave the
vehicle while it is being held at a
stop by ACC. Always place the
vehicle in P (Park) and turn off
the ignition before leaving the
vehicle.
ACC Override
If using the accelerator pedal while
ACC is active, the ACC indicator
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occur. ACC will resume operation
when the accelerator pedal is not
being pressed.
{Warning
The ACC will not automatically
apply the brakes if your foot is
resting on the accelerator pedal.
You could crash into a vehicle
ahead of you.
Curves in the Road
{Warning
On curves, ACC may not detect a
vehicle ahead in your lane. You
could be startled if the vehicle
accelerates up to the set speed,
especially when following a
vehicle exiting or entering exit
ramps. You could lose control of
the vehicle or crash. Do not use
ACC while driving on an entrance
or exit ramp. Always be ready to
use the brakes if necessary.
{Warning
On curves, ACC may respond to
a vehicle in another lane, or may
not have time to react to a vehicle
in your lane. You could crash into
a vehicle ahead of you, or lose
control of your vehicle. Give extra
attention in curves and be ready
to use the brakes if necessary.
Select an appropriate speed while
driving in curves.
ACC may operate differently in a
sharp curve. It may reduce the
vehicle speed if the curve is too
sharp.
When following a vehicle and
entering a curve, ACC may not
detect the vehicle ahead and
accelerate to the set speed. When
this happens, the vehicle ahead
indicator will not appear.
ACC may detect a vehicle that is
not in your lane and apply the
brakes.
ACC may occasionally provide an
alert and/or braking that is
considered unnecessary. It could
respond to vehicles in different
lanes or stationary objects when
entering or exiting a curve. This is
normal operation. The vehicle does
not need service.