Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-9367723) -2016 - CRC - 10/9/15208 Driving and OperatingIf the amber handbrake warninglight is on, lift up on the EPB switchand hold it up. Continue to hold theswitch until the red handbrakestatus light remains on. If the amberhandbrake warning light remains on,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 brakepedal.3. Push down momentarily on theEPB switch.The EPB is released when the redhandbrake status light is off.If the amber handbrake warninglight is on, release the EPB bypushing down on the EPB switchand holding it down. Continue tohold the switch until the redhandbrake status light is off. If eitherlight stays on after release isattempted, see your dealer.CautionDriving with the parking brake oncan overheat the brake systemand cause premature wear ordamage to brake system parts.Make sure that the parking brakeis fully released and the brakewarning light is off before driving.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 parking brake lining life.If parking on a hill, or if the vehicleis pulling a trailer, see DrivingCharacteristics and TowingTips 0 245.
