2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 217

Driving and Operating 9-31 Electric Parking Brake Before leaving the vehicle, check the Electric Parking Brake Light to ensure the parking brake is applied. EPB Apply The EPB can be applied anytime the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is applied by momentarily lifting up on the Y switch. Once fully applied, the Electric Parking Brake Light will be on. While the brake is being applied, the Electric Parking Brake Light will flash until full apply is reached. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the vehicle if the Electric Parking Brake Light is flashing. See your dealer. If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is in motion, a chime will sound, and the DIC message RELEASE PARKING BRAKE will be displayed. The vehicle will decelerate as long as the switch is held in the up position. Releasing the Y switch during the deceleration will release the parking brake. If the Y switch is held in the up position until the vehicle comes to a stop, the EPB will remain applied. If the Electric Parking Brake Light flashes continuously, the EPB is only partially applied or released, or there is a problem with the EPB. The DIC message SERVICE PARKING BRAKE will be displayed. If this light flashes continuously, release the EPB, and attempt to apply it again. If this light continues to flash, do not drive the vehicle. See your dealer. If the Service Electric Parking Brake Light is on, the EPB has detected a system problem and is operating with reduced functionality. To apply the EPB when this light is on, lift up on the Y switch and hold it in the up position. Full application of the parking brake by the EPB system may take a longer period of time than normal when this light is on. Continue to hold the Y switch until the Electric Parking Brake Light The vehicle has an Electric Parking Brake (EPB). The Y switch is on the center stack. The EPB can always be activated, even if the vehicle is off. To prevent draining the 12‐volt battery, avoid repeated cycles of the EPB system when the vehicle is off. In case of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be applied or released.