2018-Navigator-Owners-Manual

Brakes

Using the Electric Parking Brake In An Emergency WARNING

Manual Release You can manually release the electric parking brake by: • Switching the ignition on. • Pressing and holding the brake pedal. • Pressing the electric parking brake switch. When you release the electric parking brake, the brake system warning lamp turns off. Automatic Release - Drive Away 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.

Pull and hold the electric parking brake switch while the vehicle is moving to slow your vehicle. The rear brake lights turn on, a warning lamp illuminates and a warning tone sounds. The vehicle will continue to come to a stop as long as you pull the switch. When your vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h), the electric parking brake will be applied. Releasing the Electric Parking Brake You can release the electric parking brake either manually by pressing the switch or automatically. Note: Do not drive with the parking brake applied as this will cause damage to the brake system. You must manually release the electric parking brake by pressing the switch while pressing the brake pedal.

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: Repeated use of the electric parking brake to slow the vehicle while moving may cause damage to the brake system. If there is a problem with the brake pedal while driving, you can use the electric parking brake in an emergency to stop the vehicle.

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Navigator (TB9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201708, First Printing