Electric parking brake use

[GDL]

Should I apply the electric parking brake when on level ground to relieve pressure on the internal maul(?) anchor, but before putting tran. in park. Seems like one might eventually drive away with it on. As far as I know there is no buzzer warning to prevent it?

 

[sillyxone]

I do apply the electric brake on hill/incline before putting the trans into park. No worry about driving away with it on, as soon as you step on the gas, the electric brake automatically releases. Actually, when I needs to grab something in the back seat at the stop light, I sometimes just pull the electric brake instead of putting back into park, it's easier to step on the gas and drive away.

 

[yrwei52]

As owner's manual suggested, I always apply foot brake whenever I apply or release electrical parking brake (EPB). I won't release foot brake until I've shifted the transmission into Park. It helps EPB's motor pulling the rear brake and makes sure the car won't move until the gear is shifted into Park.

Some high-end cars have "Automatic" mode on EPB. Once you stopped at traffic light, the car automatically activates the EPB so that you can remove your foot from brake. Once the light turns green, you press gas pedal and the EPB automatically gets released. The blank square cover after our EPB switch is supposed to be the reserved space for push-button switch to turn on the "Automatic" mode if it's so equipped in the future.

 

[sillyxone]

I think after setting the EPB, you should let go of the foot brake before shifting into Park, so that any pending movement/force is then covered by the EPB, thus protecting the parking pawl from being worn/broken from that force. I guess that's what the OP was asking about, too, but I probably wouldn't worry much about that on level ground.

http://myautomatictransmission.com/transmission-parking-pawl.htm

 

[inlinev]

Foot on brake, activate parking break, shift into P, release foot off brake. Turn off engine

 

[sillyxone]

Just a note, the e-brake releases automatically when stepping on the gas pedal only when you buckled up, it doesn't if the driver seat belt is not in use. Some of us have the (bad) habit of putting on the seat belt after started driving.

 

[jhu8]

Just a note, the e-brake releases automatically when stepping on the gas pedal only when you buckled up, it doesn't if the driver seat belt is not in use. Some of us have the (bad) habit of putting on the seat belt after started driving.

Wow I had no idea of this. Will try this tomorrow.

 

[Kinghardcor]

I believe if there is a front passenger they have to be buckled too for it to release.

 

[Pototoy]

Just a note, the e-brake releases automatically when stepping on the gas pedal only when you buckled up, it doesn't if the driver seat belt is not in use. Some of us have the (bad) habit of putting on the seat belt after started driving.

I always thought it won't let you drive with the ebrake on.

On our Acura we have the automatic brake hold, it hold the brake and turn off once moving. Very helpful in stop and go traffic jam.

 

[timberstx]

I would not rely on a parking brake to hold the car in place. So anytime I am out of park I would have the foot brake applied unless I intend to move.
I dont think it would really matter if the parking brake is engaged before or after the transmission is placed in park as long as the foot brake is used until it is placed in park.
Regardless I would engage the parking brake before I release the foot brake so I dont put any strain on the drivetrain while it is parked.

 

[X5actor]

I believe if there is a front passenger they have to be buckled too for it to release.

Not correct. Only the driver's seat belt need buckling up before you can accelerate to release the Park Brake. Front seat passenger can take own sweet time to buckle up

In fact, this is one of the features that attracted me to the CX-5. You know for some drivers (esp new drivers), when they are parked or stopped on a slope, and if it is manual Hand Brake, there would often be some roll-back. Even for automatic transmission. So, this e-Park Brake system kinda' resolves this issue. All you need to do when you stop on a steep slope for a moment (maybe a traffic jam or red lights), is to first step on Foot Brake, use your little finger to activate the e-Park Brake, and wait. If you are safety conscious, your foot can remain on the foot brake while in wait.

Once your journey resumes, all you need to do is to release your foot on the Foot Brake and step on the accelerator gently, and move off gradually. There's no need to de-activate the e-Park Brake! But do remember to keep buckled up or this would not work.

Cheers!

 

[mazdadude]

Not correct. Only the driver's seat belt need buckling up before you can accelerate to release the Park Brake. Front seat passenger can take own sweet time to buckle up

In fact, this is one of the features that attracted me to the CX-5. You know for some drivers (esp new drivers), when they are parked or stopped on a slope, and if it is manual Hand Brake, there would often be some roll-back. Even for automatic transmission. So, this e-Park Brake system kinda' resolves this issue. All you need to do when you stop on a steep slope for a moment (maybe a traffic jam or red lights), is to first step on Foot Brake, use your little finger to activate the e-Park Brake, and wait. If you are safety conscious, your foot can remain on the foot brake while in wait.

Once your journey resumes, all you need to do is to release your foot on the Foot Brake and step on the accelerator gently, and move off gradually. There's no need to de-activate the e-Park Brake! But do remember to keep buckled up or this would not work.

Cheers!

I do not see why you would manually engage the Parking brake, as the CX5 has AUTOMATIC HILL HOLD ASSIST. No button press necessary!

 

[xtrailman]

The hill hold is only for a few seconds after the foot brake i released, the EPB is easier to use at leisure.

There are actually two conditions for automatic release (in the UK), seat belt on, and door closed.