2012 Buick Verano Owner Manual - Page 232

9-32 Driving and Operating The system has a parking brake status light and a parking brake warning light. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑15. There are also Driver Information Center (DIC) messages. See Brake System Messages on page 5‑25 for more information. In case of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be applied or released. Before leaving the vehicle, check the parking brake status light to ensure the parking brake is applied. you need to have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the vehicle if the parking brake status light is flashing. See your dealer. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑15 for more information. If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is in motion, a chime will sound, and a DIC message will be displayed. See Brake System Messages on page 5‑25. The vehicle will decelerate as long as the switch is held in the up position. Releasing the EPB switch during the deceleration will release the parking brake. If the switch is held in the up position until the vehicle comes to a stop, the EPB will remain applied. If the parking brake status light flashes continuously, the EPB is only partially applied or released, or there is a problem with the EPB. A DIC message will be displayed. Parking Brake The vehicle has an Electric Parking Brake (EPB). The switch for the EPB is in the center console. The EPB can always be activated, even if the ignition is off. To avoid draining the battery, do not cycle the EPB too often without the engine running. The EPB can be left applied while the vehicle is parked. 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 parking brake status light will be on. While the brake is being applied, the status light will flash until full apply is reached. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing,