Drive-Away Release

With the EPB  applied, the drive-away release mode releases the EPB  when the accelerator pedal is pressed. This allows 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 seatbelt is buckled and
• The vehicle is in Power Mode 7 (engine running).

The following factors determine the point at which the ABS  releases the brakes:

• Tilt angle - From the longitudinal motion sensor in the RCM  .
• Engine torque - From the PCM  .
• Accelerator pedal applied - From the APP  sensor.
• DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R) selected - From the TCM  .

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