EPB Emergency Stop

[letherm]

Hi everyone.

I did a one day LR training/get to know your new toy course last Sunday (paid for by the dealer)

The guy running it was giving hints and tips. I thought this one was good to know.

If a driver passes out, the passenger can pull up on the EPB tab and so long as they keep it held up the brakes (Not just the park brake) will be applied as though you had pushed the brake pedal to the floor. There will be a dashboard warning and the usual LR bonging noises. It works by using the ABS. The brake lights come on as well to warn cars behind. Once the car gets down below 3 KPH the hand brake come on and stays on and the car comes to a stop. I think he said the engine turns off - not sure. This happens even if the driver's foot is jammed onto the accelerator. The trainer is a recognised Land Rover Expert (that is recognised by LR) - been to the factory etc. Gave it a try in a quiet street and it pulls you up really quickly.

Apparently a couple he trained was told this and they had cause to use it as the husband passed out from a diabetic problem whilst driving on the freeway and the wife pulled the car up using this technique. I got my wife to try it today while I was driving so she's familiar with what happens just in case.

Apologies if this has been posted recently but I thought it was important.

Martin

[oldsalt]

Thanks Martin - I'm sure a lot of people on this forum may already know this procedure but if only one person learns from your post it's well worth it because it could save their life (and vehicle) so it's always worth mentioning...
cheers

[amazing]

my quattroporte does this too and limits force to 0.5g

Its becoming more like the American term for hand brake "emergency brake"

[Orangi]

Hi Martin -
We must have been on the same training course.
Having heard you mention the Forum I decided to join.
By the way where did you get your Nudge Bar installed as I see ECB is based in QLD?
Cheers Ho-Yen

[letherm]

Hi Ho-Yen.

Yes, they are in Qld.

On their web page there is a Find Your Nearest Dealer link. You put in your state and/or postcode and it lists dealers. I got mine supplied and fitted by Van Extras at Kings Park. I had used them before for my previous 4WD. They had a display and samples of the different finishes used.

Mine is the Silver Hammertone Powdercoat.

Martin

[ADMIRAL]

Gordon has this as part of his course, and you actually do it live. Feet off braking.

[BobD]

Gordon has this as part of his course, and you actually do it live. Feet off braking.

and on a dirt track which really puts the ABS to good use with the car stopping dead straight.

[discotwinturbo]

and on a dirt track which really puts the ABS to good use with the car stopping dead straight.

Nothing like doing 80kph down the power line track and Gordon tells you to pull the lever NOW!

My old man nearly went through the windscreen it brakes that hard, and that straight, and on notorious WA pee gravel.

Brett

[willem]

Hi everyone.

I did a one day LR training/get to know your new toy course last Sunday (paid for by the dealer)

The guy running it was giving hints and tips. I thought this one was good to know.

If a driver passes out, the passenger can pull up on the EPB tab and so long as they keep it held up the brakes (Not just the park brake) will be applied as though you had pushed the brake pedal to the floor. There will be a dashboard warning and the usual LR bonging noises. It works by using the ABS. The brake lights come on as well to warn cars behind. Once the car gets down below 3 KPH the hand brake come on and stays on and the car comes to a stop. I think he said the engine turns off - not sure. This happens even if the driver's foot is jammed onto the accelerator. The trainer is a recognised Land Rover Expert (that is recognised by LR) - been to the factory etc. Gave it a try in a quiet street and it pulls you up really quickly.

Apparently a couple he trained was told this and they had cause to use it as the husband passed out from a diabetic problem whilst driving on the freeway and the wife pulled the car up using this technique. I got my wife to try it today while I was driving so she's familiar with what happens just in case.

Apologies if this has been posted recently but I thought it was important.

Martin

I didn't know that. Thanks for the tip, Martin.


Willem.

[Naks]

This feature must be in a EU law, our 2014 Audi A3 also has this.