Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
146 STARTING AND OPERATING
If exceptional circumstances should make it
necessary to engage the EPB while the vehicle
is in motion, maintain upward pressure on the
EPB switch for as long as engagement is
desired. The brake warning lamp could illumi-
nate in case of the hydraulic system is not avail-
able. The rear stop lamps will also be
illuminated automatically while the vehicle
remains in motion.
To disengage the EPB while the vehicle is in
motion, release the switch. If the vehicle is
brought to a complete stop using the EPB, when
the vehicle reaches approximately 1.9 mph
(3 km/h) the EPB will remain engaged.
In the unlikely event of a malfunction of the EPB
system, a yellow EPB fault lamp will illuminate.
This may be accompanied by the Brake warning
lamp flashing. In this status some EPB function-
alities may be deactivated. In this event, urgent
service of the EPB system is required. Do not
rely on the EPB to hold the vehicle stationary.
Auto Park Brake
The EPB can be programmed to be applied
automatically whenever the vehicle speed is
below 1.9 mph (3 km/h) and the automatic
transmission is placed in PARK, or with a
manual transmission, whenever the ignition is
in the OFF mode. Auto Park Brake is enabled
and disabled by customer selection through the
Customer Programmable Features section of
the Uconnect Settings.
Any single Auto Park Brake application can be
bypassed by pushing the EPB switch to the
release position while the transmission is
placed in PARK (automatic transmission) and
the ignition is in the RUN mode or when ignition
is moved to OFF mode (manual transmission).
In some cases, in case of Automatic or Dual
clutch transmission, when the ignition is in the
OFF mode EPB can automatically apply even if
it has been previously disabled
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle
(or in a location accessible to children), and
do not leave the ignition in the ON or RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to
brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake when
leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and cause
damage or injury. Also be certain to leave the
transmission in PARK. Failure to do so may
allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or
injury.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains
on with the parking brake released, a brake
system malfunction is indicated. Have the
brake system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately.
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING!
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake
engaged, or repeated use of the parking
brake to slow the vehicle may cause serious
damage to the brake system. Be sure the
parking brake is fully disengaged before
driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and a collision.
2020_FIAT_500X_OM_USA=GUID-B0E0CFCD-ED13-4DFD-975F-620984F05523=1=en=.book Page 146
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...