2018 Edge Owner Manual

Brakes

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE WARNING Always fully apply the parking brake andmake sure you shift intopark (P). Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. The electric parking brake replaces the conventional handbrake. The operating switch is in the center console. Note: When you apply the electric parking brake in certain conditions, for example, on a steep hill, the electric parking brake may reapply the brakes within three to ten minutes. Note: You may notice various noises when you apply and release the electric parking brake. This is normal and no cause for concern. Applying the Electric Parking brake WARNINGS The brake system warning lamp will flash when applying the electric parking brake. If the brake system warning lamp continues to flash there could be a problem with your electric parking brake. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. With the exception of emergency conditions (for example, the brake 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.

Note: The brake system warning lamp illuminates for ten seconds if you switch the ignition off after you apply the electric parking brake, or you apply the electric parking brake after you switch the ignition . Note: The electric parking brake will not automatically apply. You must apply the electric parking brake using the electric parking brake switch.

E147230 Pull the switch up to apply the electric parking brake. The brake system warning lamp flashes for about two seconds and then illuminates to confirm that you have applied the electric parking brake. See Information Displays (page 102). If you apply the electric parking brakewhen your vehicle is moving, the brake system warning lamp illuminates and a warning chime sounds. See InformationDisplays (page 102). 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 stops the braking force.

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