VF Electric Handbrake Warning

[planetdavo]

Hi people
Been there .. done that ! ... same scenario in the carpark ...went to wind down the window to open the garage and came to an abrupt halt ;/
Steve

A new variation on the "I went to indicate and the wipers came on"...

[XUV]

A new variation on the "I went to indicate and the wipers came on"...

or " I accidentally the whole handbrake " .....

[185iboy]

It also serves a purpose for bedding in rear brakes Bmw's work the same. The handbrake switch is isolated so you can really accidentally pull it up.

[redvxr8clubby]

Maybe there's a market for missile switch covers for the park brake switch.

[offshore]

Bit of a worry imagine if a kid just activated it by accident.

[vyls1wa]

From holden

Hi Robert,Thanks for contacting us! Through reading the owners manual, it states 'If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is in motion, a chime will sound, and the DIC message RELEASE PARK BRAKE SWITCH will be displayed. The vehicle will decelerate as long as the switch is held in the up position. Releasing the EPB switch during the deceleration will release the parking brake. If the switch is held in the up position until the vehicle comes to a stop, the EPB will remain applied'. Hope this helps. Thanks, Aaron @ Holden

[planetdavo]

Bit of a worry imagine if a kid just activated it by accident.

My thoughts on this scenario are- how did the restrained kid in the back seat reach it to begin with?
It is a legal requirement for all persons in a motor vehicle in this country to be restrained in a moving vehicle. If not, why is the driver still driving the vehicle illegally?

[planetdavo]

Bit of a worry imagine if a kid just activated it by accident.

My thoughts on this scenario are- how did the restrained kid in the back seat reach it to begin with?
It is a legal requirement for all persons in a motor vehicle in this country to be restrained in a moving vehicle. If not, why is the driver still driving the vehicle illegally?

[benjo]

My thoughts on this scenario are- how did the restrained kid in the back seat reach it to begin with?
It is a legal requirement for all persons in a motor vehicle in this country to be restrained in a moving vehicle. If not, why is the driver still driving the vehicle illegally?

Dont know what planet your on davo but kids are kids, they can undo a seat belt in a second, who knows jump through the seats step on it push it, things do happen, seems like a stupid idea not to have it disabled at speed.

[planetdavo]

Dont know what planet your on davo but kids are kids, they can undo a seat belt in a second, who knows jump through the seats step on it push it, things do happen, seems like a stupid idea not to have it disabled at speed.

There are pro's and con's to either option benjo. Having no available handbrake for a car at speed that has suffered a hydraulic brake failure is a situation we best not think about...
Sorry you got offended so much fella, but at some point, parents need to show some responsibility for what they brought into the world.
I guess, unfortunately, we live ever more in a world where someone else is always to blame for everything. A kid that can reach forward a pull up this button can also reach forward and pull a handbrake lever...
Just sayin'.

[mickeyVX350]

I'm going to test with the Captiva - I thought it only engaged IF the BRAKE was pressed as well?

[csv rulz]

I'm going to test with the Captiva - I thought it only engaged IF the BRAKE was pressed as well?

Will have to try with the koleos. I had been told it would just start to slow the car until it came to a stop, but have never tried.

[C4B]

My thoughts on this scenario are- how did the restrained kid in the back seat reach it to begin with?
It is a legal requirement for all persons in a motor vehicle in this country to be restrained in a moving vehicle. If not, why is the driver still driving the vehicle illegally?

You do realise that kids can sit in the front passenger seat of a vehicle too..... And unless they're a midget, would have no issue reaching the switchgear without breaking any laws.

The whole BS argument about the brakes failing is the same one people used to use 25 years ago to justify NOT buying a car with an Automatic Gearbox. The reality is, brake failure on cars is almost unheard of in this day and age.

[planetdavo]

You do realise that kids can sit in the front passenger seat of a vehicle too..... And unless they're a midget, would have no issue reaching the switchgear without breaking any laws.

The whole BS argument about the brakes failing is the same one people used to use 25 years ago to justify NOT buying a car with an Automatic Gearbox. The reality is, brake failure on cars is almost unheard of in this day and age.

Yes I do realise, and I'm also smart enough to know that said "problematic" kid could also pull on the auto shifter or manual gear lever, besides a handbrake lever, a steering wheel, or wrap their arms around mum or dad's neck to attract some attention too...
People are nitpicking on this electric brake switch being a "problem". If you don't like it that bad, buy a different car. Were most of the people complaining bitterly so far even in the market for a VF anyway...???

[whitels1ss]

You do realise that kids can sit in the front passenger seat of a vehicle too..... And unless they're a midget, would have no issue reaching the switchgear

As a little boy, I used to love pulling up the handbrake on my mum's manual car at the traffic lights while she was not looking