Black plate (28,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-7707476) - 2015 - crc - 4/8/149-28 Driving and Operatingparking brake-related DriverInformation Center (DIC) messages.See Brake System Messages onpage 5-28. In case of insufficientelectrical power, the EPB cannot beapplied or released.Before leaving the vehicle, checkthe red parking brake status light toensure that the parking brake isapplied.EPB ApplyTo apply the EPB:1. Be sure the vehicle is at acomplete stop.2. Lift up the EPB switchmomentarily.The red parking brake status lightwill flash and then stay on once theEPB is fully applied. If the redparking brake status light flashescontinuously, then the EPB is onlypartially applied or there is aproblem with the EPB. A DICmessage will display. Release theEPB and try to apply it again. If thelight does not come on, or keepsflashing, have the vehicle serviced.Do not drive the vehicle if the redparking brake status light is flashing.See your dealer. See ElectricParking Brake Light on page 5-18.If the amber parking brake warninglight is on, lift up on the EPB switchand hold it up. Continue to hold theswitch until the red parking brakestatus light remains on. If the amberparking brake warning light remainson, see your dealer.If the EPB is applied while thevehicle is moving, the vehicle willdecelerate as long as the switch isheld up. If the switch is held up untilthe vehicle comes to a stop, theEPB will remain applied.The vehicle may automatically applythe EPB in some situations whenthe vehicle is not moving. This isnormal, and is done to periodicallycheck the correct operation of theEPB system.If the EPB fails to apply, the rearwheels should be blocked toprevent vehicle movement.EPB ReleaseTo release the EPB:1. Place the ignition in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUNposition.2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.3. Push down momentarily on theEPB switch.The EPB is released when the redparking brake status light is off.If the amber parking brake warninglight is on, release the EPB bypushing down on the EPB switchand holding it down. Continue tohold the switch until the red parkingbrake status light is off. If either lightstays on after release is attempted,see your dealer.{ CautionDriving with the parking brake oncan overheat the brake systemand cause premature wear or(Continued)InformationProvidedby:
