Howie411 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 So the manual states the following (see below) Does this mean I don't need to release the electric parking break and I can just drive off? On 2 occasions I've tried this both forward and reverse (gently stepping on the accelerator) and the car doesn't seem to go. Am I reading how this works wrong? Automatic release - drive away releaseNote:The driver's door must be closed andthe driver's safety belt must be fastenedbefore this feature will operate.Note:If the electric parking brake warninglamp stays illuminated, the electric parkingbrake will not automatically release. Youmust release the electric parking brake usingthe electric parking brake switch.Note:The engine must be running and theaccelerator pedal must be pressed beforethe drive away release feature will operate.Note:On hybrid vehicles, the vehicle mustbe Ready-to-Drive as indicated by the greenReady indicator light.The brake system warning lamp will go offto confirm that the electric parking brakehas been released.Note:The electric parking brake drive awayrelease makes starting on a hill easier. Thisfeature will release the parking brakeautomatically when the vehicle hassufficient drive force to move up the hill. Toassure drive away release when startinguphill, press the accelerator pedal quickly. 1 Toz reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites