Captiva

Handbrake Cable Adjuster Enabling

The park brake cable tension is controlled by the electronic park brake (EPB) module. Cable tension needs to be set and the EPB module needs to be calibrated following the cable tension disabling procedure. Perform one of the following two methods to fully restore cable tension.

With Scan Tool - Preferred Method

1. Block the drive wheels.
2. Install a scan tool to the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position with the engine OFF.
4. Using the scan tool, perform the following:

4.1.	From the scan tool menu, select Diagnostics

4.2.	Enter the appropriate vehicle information

4.3.	Select Chassis

4.4.	Select Handbrake Control Module

4.5.	Select Module Setup

4.6.	Select Handbrake Calibration

5. The EPB module will be calibrated and proper tension will be applied to the handbrake cables.

Without Scan Tool - Optional Method

1. Block the drive wheels.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position with the engine OFF.
3. Apply the brake pedal.
4. Place the automatic transmission in PARK or manual gearbox in NEUTRAL, as equipped.
5. Momentarily lift then release the EPB switch to apply the EPB.
6. Momentarily press down then release the EPB switch to release the EPB.
7. Repeat step 5 and 6 to cycle the EPB on then off an additional 4 times.
8. The EPB module will be calibrated and proper tension will be applied to the handbrake cables.