STARTING AND DRIVING If this symbol is illuminated continuously, the EPB system has failed. 1 Depress the brake pedal. 2Start the vehicle and release the brake pedal. 3The gear lever is shifted to D or R position. 4Depress the accelerator pedal. EPB is automatically released and the corresponding indicator on the instrument cluster turns off. VESPER EPB manual release Auto Hold When Auto Hold is switched on, the vehicle will be hold automatically if it comes to a stop. If the operating conditions (e.g. unfastening the seat belt or opening the driver's door, etc. after the brake pedal is released) are not met, the Auto Hold function will be exited and EPB will be activated automatically.
Auto hold function keeps the vehicle stationary when it stops at an intersection or in stop-and-go traffic. This can relieve you from keeping on the brake pedal. As soon as you depress the accelerator pedal, the brakes are released. Warning! Release EPB manually When Auto Hold is activated, it is not possible to keep the vehicle stationary under any circumstances (such as on a slippery or snowy surface), and you are always obliged to drive safely. With the ignition switched on and the vehicle stationary: 1 Depress the brake pedal. 2Press the EPB switch. 3Release the brake pedal. EPB auto release With the driver's door closed and the seat belt buckled: 169