2018-Continental-Owners-Manual

Brakes

Apply the electric parking brake when the vehicle is moving WARNINGS Applying the electric parking brake while moving will result in the engagement of the anti-lock braking system. Do not use the electric parking brake system when the vehicle is moving unless the normal brake system is unable to stop the vehicle. pedal is broken or is blocked), do not apply the electric parking brake while the vehicle is moving. On bends, or poor road surfaces or weather conditions, emergency braking can cause the vehicle to skid out of control or off the road. If you apply the electric parking brake when your vehicle is moving, the brake system warning lamp illuminates and a warning chime sounds. See Information Displays (page 115). With the exception of emergency conditions (for example, the brake

If your vehicle speed is above 4 mph (6 km/h), the braking force is applied as long as you pull the switch. Releasing or pressing the switch or pressing the accelerator pedal will stop the braking force. Releasing the Electric Parking Brake

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Pull the switch up to apply the electric parking brake. The brake system warning lamp flashes for about two seconds then stays illuminated to confirm that you have applied the electric parking brake. See Information Displays (page 115).

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You can release the electric parking brake either manually by pressing the switch or automatically.

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Continental (CPL) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201706, First Printing