Brake

Brake System

Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

The EPB system applies the parking brake using an electric motor. The system can operate automatically and manually.

The EPB switch indicator light turns on when applying the parking brake and it turns off when releasing the parking brake.

  1. Indicator light

 

Do not drive the vehicle with the parking brake applied:

If the vehicle is driven with the parking brake applied, the brake parts may generate heat and the brake system may not operate, leading to an accident.

Before driving the vehicle, release the parking brake and make sure that the EPB indicator light in the instrument cluster turns off.

Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle:

Not applying the parking brake when parking the vehicle is dangerous as the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Before leaving the vehicle, apply the parking brake and make sure that the EPB indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.

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  • The parking brake cannot be applied or released while the vehicle battery is dead.

    Refer to If a Jump-Starting (Search).

  • When the charging system warning light in the instrument cluster turns on, the parking brake cannot be applied after switching the ignition OFF. Before switching the ignition OFF, apply the parking brake manually.

  • The sound of the parking brake being applied or released can be heard, however, this does not indicate a problem.

  • If the EPB is not used for long periods, an automatic inspection of the system is performed while the vehicle is parked. An operation sound can be heard, however, this does not indicate a problem.

  • When applying the parking brake and switching OFF the ignition, an operation sound can be heard, however, this does not indicate a problem.

  • The brake pedal may move while applying or releasing the parking brake, however, this does not indicate a problem.

  • If there is a problem with the brake system (foot brake) while driving the vehicle, continually pulling up the EPB switch will apply the brakes and decelerate or stop the vehicle. The parking brake on-reminder sound is activated while the brake is applied. In addition, when releasing the switch, the brake is released and the sound stops.

  • If the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched OFF or in ACC, the EPB indicator light in the instrument cluster and the indicator light in the switch may turn on for 15 seconds.

  • When using an automatic car wash which moves the vehicle with the front tyres mounted, it is necessary to cancel the parking brake auto operation before the vehicle enters the automatic car wash. For details, refer to Cancelling the parking brake automatic operation.

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Manual operation

Applying the parking brake manually

When the brake pedal is firmly depressed and the EPB switch is pulled up, the parking brake is applied regardless of the ignition position. When the parking brake is applied, the EPB indicator light in the instrument cluster and the EPB switch indicator light turn on.

Releasing the parking brake manually

When the brake pedal is firmly depressed and the EPB switch is pressed while the ignition is switched ON or the engine is running, the parking brake is released. When the parking brake is released, the EPB indicator light in the instrument cluster and the EPB switch indicator light turn off.

If the EPB switch is pressed without depressing the brake pedal, a message is displayed on the multi-information display to notify the driver to depress the brake pedal.

Refer to Message Indicated on Multi-information Display (Search).

Auto operation

Applying the parking brake automatically

When the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the parking brake will be applied automatically. When the parking brake is applied, the EPB indicator light in the instrument cluster and the EPB switch indicator light turn on.

 

To release the parking brake when the ignition is switched OFF, it is necessary to cancel the parking brake auto operation. For details, refer to Cancelling the parking brake automatic operation.

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Releasing the parking brake automatically

If the accelerator pedal is depressed with the parking brake applied and all of the following conditions met, the parking brake is released automatically. When the parking brake is released, the EPB indicator light in the instrument cluster and the EPB switch indicator light turn off.

  • The engine is running.

  • The driver's door is closed.

  • The driver's seat belt is fastened.

  • (Manual transmission vehicle)

    • The shift lever is in a position other than neutral.

    • The clutch pedal is depressed halfway.

  • (Automatic transmission vehicle)

    The selector lever is in the D, M, or R position.

 

If something such as the driver's foot contacts the accelerator pedal with the engine running and the parking brake applied, the parking brake might be released automatically. If you do not intend to start driving the vehicle immediately, shift the shift lever to the neutral position for a manual transmission, or shift the selector lever to the P or N position for an automatic transmission.

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Cancelling the parking brake automatic operation

The parking brake automatic operation can be cancelled by doing any of the following after switching the ignition from ON to OFF.

Auto operation cancel method 1

  1. Switch the ignition ON.

  2. Release the parking brake manually.

  3. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.

  4. Press the EPB switch continuously for 2 seconds or longer (until a sound is activated).

  5. Release the EPB switch and switch the ignition OFF within 5 seconds after the sound was activated.

    After the auto operation is cancelled, a sound is activated one time, and the EPB switch indicator light switches from illumination to flashing, and then turns off after 3 seconds.

Auto operation cancel method 2

  1. Switch the ignition ON.

  2. Release the parking brake manually.

  3. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.

  4. Switch the ignition OFF with the EPB switch pressed while the brake pedal is not depressed.

    When the auto operation is cancelled, a sound is activated one time, and the EPB switch indicator light goes from normal flashing to faster flashing, and then turns off after 3 seconds.

 

  • When cancelling the parking brake auto operation and parking the vehicle, shift the shift lever to the 1st gear or the R position for a manual transmission, or shift the selector lever to the P position for an automatic transmission, and then use wheel blocks.

  • The auto operation may not cancel if the vehicle is parked on a steep slope.

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When the ignition is switched ON, the parking brake auto operation is restored.

AUTOHOLD

To Turn On AUTOHOLD System

Press the AUTOHOLD switch and when the AUTOHOLD standby indicator light turns on, the AUTOHOLD function turns on.

  1. AUTOHOLD standby indicator light

 

When all of the following conditions are met, the AUTOHOLD standby indicator light turns on when the AUTOHOLD switch is pressed and the AUTOHOLD function turns on.

  • The ignition is switched ON (engine is running or stopped by i-stop).

  • The driver's seat belt is fastened.

  • The driver's door is closed.

  • There is no problem with the AUTOHOLD function.

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To operate AUTOHOLD and hold the brakes

  1. Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

  2. The AUTOHOLD active indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on and the brakes are held.

  3. The vehicle is held in its stopped position even with the brake pedal released.

 

When all of the following conditions are met, the AUTOHOLD operates and the brakes are held.

  • The ignition is switched ON (engine is running or stopped by i-stop).

  • The vehicle is stopped.

  • The brake pedal is being depressed.

  • The AUTOHOLD active indicator light turns on.

  • The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

  • The driver's seat belt is fastened.

  • The driver's door is closed.

  • There is no problem with the AUTOHOLD function.

  • The parking brake is released.

  • There is no problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) function.

  • (Automatic transmission vehicle)

    The selector lever is in a position other than R position or the vehicle tilts forward with the selector lever in the R position.

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To release AUTOHOLD and start driving the vehicle

If you do any of the following actions to resume driving the vehicle, the brakes will be released automatically and the AUTOHOLD active indicator light turns off.

  • (Manual transmission vehicle)

    You start to release the clutch pedal with the shift lever shifted to a position other than the neutral position

  • (Automatic transmission vehicle)

    • The accelerator pedal is depressed.

    • The vehicle tilts rearward or the selector lever is shifted to the R position on level ground.

 

  • If the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is pulled while the AUTOHOLD is operating, the parking brake is applied and the AUTOHOLD is released. In addition, if the parking brake is released under this condition, the AUTOHOLD operates to hold the brakes.

  • Under the following conditions, the parking brake is automatically applied and the AUTOHOLD is released. The AUTOHOLD is re-enabled when the conditions before the AUTOHOLD is released are restored.

    • The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

    • The driver’s door is opened.

  • When about 10 minutes or longer have passed since the AUTOHOLD operation started, the parking brake is automatically applied. Because the AUTOHOLD is restored when releasing the parking brake, the hold on the brakes by AUTOHOLD function resumes.

  • (Manual transmission vehicle)

    When starting to drive the vehicle forward or in reverse on a down slope, depress the clutch pedal and shift the shift lever to the appropriate position for driving in the desired direction, and then depress the accelerator pedal to release the AUTOHOLD.

  • The AUTOHOLD can be cancelled forcibly by fully depressing the accelerator pedal for 1 second or longer while the AUTOHOLD is operating. Forcibly cancel the AUTOHOLD only when the AUTOHOLD cannot be cancelled due to a system malfunction or it is necessary to cancel the AUTOHOLD in an emergency.

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