Warning and Cautions for Using the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Do not drive the vehicle with the parking brake applied.
If the vehicle is driven with the parking brake applied, the brake parts may generate heat and the brake system may not operate, leading to an accident. Before driving the vehicle, release the parking brake and make sure that the EPB indicator light 
in the instrument cluster turns off.
Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
Not applying the parking brake when parking the vehicle is dangerous as the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Before leaving the vehicle, apply the parking brake and make sure that the EPB indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
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Depress the brake pedal firmly before doing a shift operation as the vehicle may start moving unexpectedly.
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If something such as the driver's foot contacts the accelerator pedal while the engine is operating and the parking brake is applied, the parking brake may be released automatically and the vehicle may move unexpectedly. If you do not intend to start driving the vehicle immediately, shift the selector lever to the P or N position.
