Drive Away Release

With the vehicle static and the parking brake applied, the Drive Away Release (DAR) mode reduces the clamp load when the accelerator pedal is pressed, without the EPB switch being set to the release position, to assist with a smooth drive away. This mode is only active if either the driver door is closed, or if the driver safety belt is buckled and the engine is running.

The point at which the EPB module releases the brakes is determined by the following factors:

• tilt angle - from the inclination sensor in the EPB module
• engine torque - from the ECM
• throttle pedal applied - from the APP sensor
• clutch pedal engagement point - from the clutch position sensor (Manual Transmission vehicles)
• 1st or reverse gear selected - from the 1st and reverse gear switch (Manual Transmission vehicles)
• D (Drive) or R (Reverse) selected - from the TCM (Automatic Transmission vehicles).

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