HOLDEN VF UTE 2014 User Manual

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Holden VF Ute Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Holden-6070613) - 2014 -
1st Edition - 4/3/13
Driving and Operating 9-15
Applying the Parking Brake
The EPB can be applied any time
the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is
applied by momentarily lifting up on
the EPB switch. Once fully applied,
$ illuminates. While the brake is
being applied, the status light will
flash until full apply is reached.
If the light does not come on,
or remains flashing, you need to
have the vehicle serviced. Do not
drive the vehicle if
$ is flashing.
See your dealer. See Brake System
Warning Light on page 5-15 for
more information.
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Warning
If the EPB fails to apply, the rear
wheels should be blocked to
prevent vehicle movement.
If the EPB is applied while the
vehicle is in motion, a chime will
sound, and the DIC message
RELEASE PARK BRAKE SWITCH
will be displayed. The vehicle will
decelerate as long as the switch is
held in the up position. Releasing
the EPB switch during the
deceleration will release the parking
brake. If the switch is held in the up
position until the vehicle comes to a
stop, the EPB will remain applied.
Releasing the Parking Brake
To release the EPB, turn the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON/RUN
position, apply and hold the brake
pedal, and push down momentarily
on the EPB switch. If you attempt to
release the EPB without the brake
pedal applied, a chime will sound,
and the DIC message STEP ON
BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK
BRAKE will be displayed. The EPB
is released when the
$ light is off
and the DIC message PARK
BRAKE RELEASED is displayed.
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Warning
Driving while $ is on may cause
injury to yourself and others.
Have the brake system checked
immediately if this occurs.
Automatic EPB Release
The EPB will automatically release if
the vehicle is running, placed into
gear, and an attempt is made to
drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration
when the EPB is applied, to
preserve park brake lining life.
Brake Assist
This vehicle has a brake assist
feature designed to assist the driver
in stopping or decreasing vehicle
speed in emergency driving
conditions. This feature uses the
stability system hydraulic brake
control module to supplement the
power brake system under
conditions where the driver has
quickly and forcefully applied the
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HOLDEN VF UTE 2014 Specifications

General

Brand	HOLDEN
Model	VF UTE 2014
Category	Automobile
Language	English