Black plate (39,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012Driving and Operating 9-39If the yellow light is on, the EPB hasdetected an error in another systemand is operating with reducedfunctionality. To release the EPBwhen this light is on, push down onthe EPB switch and hold it in thedown position. EPB release maytake a longer period of time thannormal when this light is on.Continue to hold the switch until theBRAKE light is off. If the yellow lightis on, see your dealer.Notice: Driving with the parkingbrake on can overheat the brakesystem and cause prematurewear or damage to brake systemparts. Make sure that the parkingbrake is fully released and the redbrake warning light is off beforedriving.Automatic EPB ReleaseThe EPB will automatically release ifthe vehicle is running, placed intogear, and an attempt is made todrive away. Avoid rapid accelerationwhen the EPB is applied, topreserve park brake lining life.The EPB can also be used toprevent roll back for vehicles with amanual transmission taking off on ahill. In a situation where no roll backis desired, an applied EPB willallow both feet to be used for theclutch and accelerator pedals inpreparation for starting the vehiclemoving in the intended direction.In this situation, perform the normalclutch and/or accelerator actionsrequired to begin moving thevehicle. There is no need to pushthe switch to release the EPB.If you are towing a trailer andparking on a hill, see DrivingCharacteristics and Towing Tips onpage 957 for more information.Brake Assist(Except CTS-V)This vehicle has a brake assistfeature designed to assist thedriver in stopping or decreasingvehicle speed in emergency drivingconditions. This feature uses thestability system hydraulic brakecontrol module to supplement thepower brake system underconditions where the driver hasquickly and forcefully applied thebrake pedal in an attempt to quicklystop or slow down the vehicle.The stability system hydraulic brakecontrol module increases brakepressure at each corner of thevehicle until the ABS activates.Minor brake pedal pulsation orpedal movement during this time isnormal and the driver shouldcontinue to apply the brake pedalas the driving situation dictates.The brake assist feature willautomatically disengage when thebrake pedal is released or brakepedal pressure is quicklydecreased.
