2014 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - Page 279

Driving and Operating A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on, and the vehicle begins to move. To stop the chime, fully release the parking brake. If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9-53 for more information. 9-35 Warning (Continued) accelerator pedal until you are ready to release the parking brake and drive away. The EPB can always be activated, even if the ignition is off. To avoid draining the battery, do not operate the EPB too often without the engine running. The system has two warning lights and five Driver Information Center (DIC) messages. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5-22 and Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-27 for more information. In case of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be applied or released. Parking Brake (Electric) { Warning On vehicles with a manual transmission, releasing the clutch and pressing the accelerator will release the Electric Parking Brake. If the vehicle is not in a gear, the vehicle could move, and you or others could be injured. Make sure the vehicle is in a gear before attempting to drive away. To avoid unexpected vehicle movement, do not partially release the clutch or press the (Continued) EPB Apply The EPB can be applied any time the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is applied by momentarily lifting up on the EPB switch. Once fully applied, the BRAKE light will be on, and the DIC message PARK BRAKE SET will be displayed. While the brake is being applied, the status light will flash until full apply is reached. Vehicles with the electric parking brake (EPB) have a switch in the center console. The EPB takes the place of the manual parking brake system, the foot pedal, and release handle.