Lancia Thesis owners manual page 176

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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE The button shape is rather large so – it has automatic functions that other systems lack. (EPB) (fig. 133) the brake can be engaged rapidly, even by the passenger, in case of When the parking brake is engaged The car is fitted with the EPB (Electric Parking Brake) that cuts in emergency. and the ignition key is at MAR, the The advantages of this system, com- instrument panel warning light x when switching the engine off and turns on. will cut out when starting the engine pared to the usual lever, are several: and pressing the accelerator pedal This warning light turns on when – no effort should be made to (for manual gearbox versions when the parking brake reaches its highest engage and disengage the parking releasing the clutch pedal at the brake working level, and it turns off when same time). The EPB can also be the brake is disengaged and com- – the parking brake efficiency is disengaged manually by pressing pletely released. Unlike usual park- always at top level in any using con- button A set on the central console ing brakes, whose warning light dition, contrary to the lever which with engine running or ignition key turns on even when the lever is lift- to MAR. guarantees the car complete stop only ed a little bit, the EPB system warn- when fully lifted ing light turns on only when the car After disengaging the EPB manual- – the EPB is controlled by electric ly, when opening the driver’s door has come to a complete stop. the EPB will re-engage automatical- wires, therefore all problems regard- When the brake is engaged, a typi- ly, press button A again to disengage ing transmission cables, such as cal noise can be heard by the driver; it. adjustments, freezing or tears, no longer exist the parking brake is completely engaged or disengaged when the – improved safety as a result of the operating noise stops. sophisticated electronic control sys- L0A0197btem, similar to the ABS one, prevent- ing wheels from blocking if the park- ing brake is engaged during driving – improved safety when the car is When engaging the park- stationary and children are left inside the car; in this case the brake ing brake keep the brake pedal always depressed. cannot be disengaged if the ignition fig. 133 key is at STOP or removed 175

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