2012 Hyundai Genesis Owner's Manual - Page 261

Driving your vehicle ✽ NOTICE • For your safety, you can apply the EPB even though the ignition switch is in the OFF position, but you cannot release it. • For your safety, press the foot brake and release the parking brake manually with EPB switch when you drive downhill or back up the vehicle. OBH059019 OBH059010 E070704BBH Electric parking brake (EPB) (if equipped) E070203BBH Applying the parking brake To apply the parking brake, first apply the brake pedal and press the EPB switch. Make sure that the brake warning light comes on. When parking the vehicle on an incline, the shift lever must be in the P (Park) position. WARNING Do not operate the parking brake while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation. It could damage the brake system and lead to an accident. Releasing the parking brake The parking brake will be released automatically when you shift the transmission from P (Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive) while pressing the foot brake pedal. To release the parking brake manually with the ignition switch ON, pull the EPB switch while applying the foot brake. Make sure that the brake warning light goes off. If the parking brake does not release or does not release all the way, have the system checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. 5 21