How to Release the Parking Brake on a Cadillac?

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RoseLynn
07/30/25 6:54am
There are two modes to release the electronic parking brake after starting an automatic transmission vehicle: 1. Automatic Mode: After the engine starts, the driver's side door is closed, and the parking brake will automatically release when the vehicle moves. 2. Manual Mode: Press the brake pedal, pull the handle backward, press the lock button at the end of the handle, and push the handle all the way down to manually release the parking brake. Related functions of the "Electronic Parking Brake" used in automatic transmission vehicles: 1. Basic Function: Achieves the static parking and static release functions of a traditional handbrake via a button. 2. Dynamic Function: While driving, if the brake pedal is not pressed, the braking function can still be achieved through the EPB button. 3. "Engine Off Control" Mode: When the car is turned off by removing the key, the parking brake is automatically engaged, and the parking cannot be released without the engine starting.
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