Drive AWAV Release

With the vehicle static mode and the EPB applied, the drive away release mode releases the EPB when the accelerator pedal is pressed to help with a smooth drive away. This is done without the EPB switch being set to the release position. The drive away release is only active if either the driver's door is closed, or if the driver's safety belt is buckled and the engine is running.

The following factors determine the point at which the EPB control module releases the brakes:

• Tilt angle - from the inclination sensor in the RCM
• Engine torque - from the PCM
• Throttle pedal applied - from the APP sensor
• Clutch pedal releasing - from the clutch pedal position sensor (manual transmission vehicles)
• 1st or reverse gear selected - from the 1st and reverse gear switch (manual transmission vehicles)
• Drive (D) or Reverse (R) selected - from the TCM (automatic transmission vehicles)

DAR operation can be delayed by holding the EPB switch in the applied position, then releasing it back to its neutral position at the required time.