Range Rover Evoque: Epb manual use
Epb manual use
1. To apply the parking brake, with the vehicle stationary, pull up the lever and release it.
The parking brake warning lamp will illuminate. It is important to confirm that the lamp is continuously illuminated (not flashing), as this indicates the brake has been correctly applied.
If the lever is operated when the vehicle speed is less than 3km/h (2mph) the vehicle will be brought to an abrupt stop.
The stop lamps will not be illuminated.
If a fault is detected the warning lamp will flash and a PARKBRAKE message will be displayed in the message centre.
Note: The red brake warning indicator will continue to be illuminated for at least ten seconds after the ignition has been turned off.
2. To release the parking brake, press the brake pedal and press down on the EPB lever.
Driving the vehicle with the
parking
brake applied, or repeated use of the
parking brake to slow the vehicle, may
cause serious damage to the brake
system.
In an emergency, with the vehicle travelling more than 3km/h (2mph), pulling on the EPB lever and holding gives a gradual reduction in speed. The brake warning indicator will illuminate accompanied by a warning tone and a PARKBRAKE message appearing in the message centre. The stop lamps will illuminate.
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Epb automatic use
EPB will be applied automatically if the ignition
is switched off and the vehicle speed is below
3km/h (2mph).
To prevent automatic operation, when the
vehicle is stationary, press and hold the EP
Epb warning indicators
If the system detects a fault with the EPB, the
amber brake warning indicator will illuminate
accompanied by a message on the message
centre.
If the system detects a fault while EPB is
operating,
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Locking wheel nuts
Locking wheel nuts can be removed only by
using the special adapter provided in the tool
kit.
Note: When the vehicle is first supplied, the
adapter may be stored in the glove
compartment. It should be removed and stored
in the tool kit as soon as possible.
Note: A code number is stamped onto
Gradient release control (GRC)
With HDC activated, if the vehicle is stopped on
a slope using the foot brake, GRC will become
active (except in Terrain Response Sand
program). It operates in all gears and in neutral
position.
During a steep hill descent, when the foot brake
is released GRC will automatically hold brake
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