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STARTING AND OPERATING
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ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB)
O
PERATING MODES
The EPB may operate as follows:
“Dynamic Operating Mode”: this mode is
activated by pulling the switch repeatedly
while driving.
“Static Engagement and Release Mode”: with
the vehicle stationary, the EPB can be
activated by pulling the switch on the center
console once. Push the switch and the brake
pedal at the same time to disengage the
brake.
“Drive Away Release”: the EPB will automat-
ically disengage with the driver side seat belt
fastened and the detection of an action
performed by the driver to move the vehicle
(forward gear or reverse gear). This feature can
be turned on or off in the Information and
Entertainment System.
NOTE:
If the car is equipped with carbon-ceramic brake
discs, it is necessary to fasten the seat belts or
turn off the EPB before starting to avoid damages
to the ceramic brake discs.
“Safe Hold”: if the vehicle speed is lower than
1.9 mph (3 km/h), the gear selector is not in
PARK (P) position and the driver's intention of
leaving the vehicle is detected, the EPB will
automatically engage to hold the vehicle in
safety conditions.
“Auto Park Brake”: if the vehicle speed is
below 1.9 mph (3 km/h), the EPB will automat-
ically engage when the gear selector is in PARK
(P) position. The light on the switch located on
the center console switches on together with
the BRAKE warning light on the instrument
panel when the parking brake is engaged and
applied to the wheels. Each automatic parking
brake engagement can be canceled by
pressing the switch on the center console and
at the same time moving the gear selector for
the transmission to position PARK (P).
SAFE HOLD
Safe Hold is a safety function that automatically
engages the Electric Park Brake in the event of a
dangerous condition for the vehicle.
The Electric Park Brake engages automatically to
prevent vehicle movement if:
The vehicle speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h).
A transmission operating mode different from
PARK (P) is activated.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
The driver side door is open.
No attempts to apply pressure on the brake
pedal have been detected.
The vehicle is parked on roads with a slope of
more than 4%.
The “Safe Hold” function can be temporarily
disabled by pushing the switch located on the
center console and the brake pedal at the same
time, with the vehicle stationary and the driver
side door open.
Once disabled, the function will activate again
when the vehicle speed reaches 12 mph (20 km/h)
or the ignition is cycled to OFF and then to ACC.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
The vehicle is equipped with an electronically
controlled 8-speed automatic transmission
where gear shifting automatically takes place,
depending on the vehicle usage instantaneous
parameters (vehicle speed, grade, and
accelerator pedal position).
Manual gear shifting can still occur thanks to the
“sequential mode” position for the gear selector.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing
the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all
vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle
while the engine is running. Before exiting a
vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift
the transmission into PARK, and turn the
ignition OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF
position, the transmission is locked in PARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
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