Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Electric Parking Brake
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) can always be activated, even if the ignition is off. To prevent draining the battery, avoid repeated cycles of the EPB when the engine is not running.
The system has a
or PARK
Electric Parking Brake light, and a 8
Service Parking Brake light.
See Electric Parking Brake Light and Service Electric Parking Brake Light. There are also parking brake-related Driver Information Center (DIC) messages.
In case of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be applied or released.
Before leaving the vehicle, check for
the
or PARK light to ensure that
the parking brake is applied.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has an Antilock Brake
System (ABS), an advanced
electronic braking system that helps
prevent a braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to drive
away, ABS checks itself.
A momentar ...
EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:
Be sure the vehicle is at a
complete stop.
Pull the switch momentarily.
Theor PARK light will flash and
then stay on once the EPB is fully
applied. If theor ...
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