2018 Edge Owner Manual

Brakes

Releasing the Electric Parking Brake

Automatic release - driveaway release Your vehicle automatically releases the parking brake if all of the following conditions exist: • You close the driver door. • You press the accelerator pedal. • There are no faults detected in the parking brake system. Note: If the electric parking brake warning lamp stays illuminated, the electric parking brake will not automatically release. You must release the electric parking brake using the electric parking brake switch. The brake systemwarning lamp will go off to confirm that you have released the electric parking brake. Note: The electric parking brake drive away release makes starting on a hill easier. This feature releases the parking brake automatically when the vehicle has sufficient drive force to move up the hill. To assure drive away release when starting uphill, press the accelerator pedal quickly. Driving with a Trailer Depending on the grade and the weight of the trailer, your vehicle and trailer may roll backwards slightly when you start on a slope. To prevent this from happening, do the following: 1. Pull the switch up and hold it in this position. 2. Drive your vehicle, then release the switchwhen you notice that the engine has developed sufficient driving force. BatteryWith No Charge WARNING You will not be able to apply or release the electric parking brake if the battery is low or has no charge.

E147231 Release the electric parking brake either manually by pressing the switch or automatically. Manual release WARNING If the brake system warning light remains illuminated or flashes for more than four seconds after you have released the parking brake, there could be a problem with your braking system. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. You can manually release the electric parking brake by: 1. Switching the ignition on. 2. Pressing the brake pedal. 3. Pressing the electric parking brake switch. When you release the electric parking brake, the brake system warning lamp turns off.

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