Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The electronic parking brake (EPB) replaces the function of the conventional hand brake lever system. The EPB has 2 functions. Its primary function is to hold the vehicle up to a 30% grade. The secondary function is to be able to decelerate the vehicle by using the EPB as an emergency brake.

The EPB system:

has a switch located in the front console behind the gear selector. The switch is hardwired to the EPB module. It includes a yellow fault warning lamp.
has a control module that communicates with the other vehicle modules through the SCP network.
uses an electric motor and gearbox assembly to apply and release tension on a conventional parking brake cable system.