Operation

• Depress the brake pedal and pull the EPB switch up to apply the parking brake.

WARNING

• Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle. If you leave children unaccompanied in the vehicle, they may be able to set the vehicle in motion, for example by:

  • Releasing the parking brake.

  • Shifting the gear out of P (Park) position.

  • Starting the vehicle. In addition, they may operate vehicle equipment.

• Never leave children and animals unattended in the vehicle.

• When leaving the vehicle, always take the smart key with you and lock the vehicle.

NOTICE

• On a steep incline or when pulling a trailer, if the vehicle does not remain at a standstill, do as follows:

  • Apply the EPB.

  • Pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds.

• A click or electric brake motor whine sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB. These conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly.

Operating condition(s)

• Shifting to P (Park).

• Vehicle in OFF position with AUTO HOLD enabled

• When the vehicle moves a bit in P

• At the request of other systems.

• The conditions below apply when Auto Hold is enabled:

  • The driver's door is opened.

  • The hood is opened.

  • The tailgate is opened.

  • The vehicle stops for more than approximately 10 minutes on a steep slope

  • At the request of other systems.

• If equipped with Electronic Parking Brake, parking brake is applied automatically when the gear is shifted to P (Park).

CAUTION

• If you notice a continuous noise or burning smell when the EPB is used for emergency braking, have your vehicle checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

• If the gear is shifted to N (Neutral) while Electronic Parking Brake is applied, it is not released automatically. If you don't release Electronic Parking Brake manually before using an automatic car wash tunnel machine or etc., this may result in damage to the vehicle or the automatic car wash tunnel machine.

NOTICE

For Electronic Parking Brake EPB equipped vehicles with AUTO HOLD function used while driving, if the EV button is in OFF position, the EPB will be engaged automatically. Therefore, AUTO HOLD function should be turned off before the EV button is in OFF position.

Operation

• Depress the brake pedal. Make sure the gear is in P and push the EPB switch down to release the parking brake.

Operation

1. Start the vehicle.

2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.

3. Close the driver's door, hood and tailgate.

4. When the vehicle is ON, depress the brake pedal and shift to R or D.

5. Depress the accelerator pedal while the gear is in R, D or manual mode.

WARNING

• Never allow a passenger, children, or animal to touch the Electronic Parking Brake.

• Do not input any other objects around the Electronic Parking Brake. It may be operated unintentionally.

CAUTION

• Do not drive your vehicle with the EPB applied. It may cause excessive brake pad and brake rotor wear.

• Whenever leaving the vehicle or parking, make sure the gear is shifted to P (Park) position, then apply the parking brake. Block the tires if necessary.

• Electronic Parking Brake may not be released because it can freeze in winter. Do not use Electronic Parking Brake and shift the gear to P (Park), block the tires, and park the vehicle on the flat and safe road. If the Electronic Parking Brake is applied when you shift the gear to P (Park), release the Auto Hold and Electronic Parking Brake, and park the vehicle with the tires blocked.

• When driving with the Electronic Parking Brake applied, brake system may be overheated, brake lines may be worn, and the Electronic Parking Brake may be damaged.

• A click or electric brake motor whine sound may be heard while operating or releasing the Electronic Parking Brake.

• If you hand over the vehicle to other people, make sure they understand how to use the Electronic Parking Brake for safety.

• When the battery charge is not sufficient, Electronic Parking Brake may not be applied or released. In this case, connect to the auxiliary battery.

NOTICE

• For the Middle East, EPB is released regardless of seat belt fastening.

• Do not follow these procedures when driving on a flat level ground. The vehicle may suddenly move forward:

  • For your safety, depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake manually with the EPB switch when you drive downhill or when Reversing the vehicle.

  • For your safety, you can engage the EPB even though the vehicle is in the OFF position, but you cannot release it.

• If the parking brake warning light is still on even though the EPB has been released, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Operating condition(s)

• Attempting to drive off using the accelerator pedal with the EPB applied

• Driver's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle hood, driver's door or the tailgate is opened.

• There is a problem with the vehicle

• Conversion from AUTO HOLD to EPB is not working properly

• EPB is applied while AUTO HOLD is activated due to Electronic Stability Control (ESC) signal

Operation

• Pull and hold the EPB switch up to engage the emergency brake.

WARNING

Do not operate the Electronic Parking Brake EPB while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation. Applying the EPB while the vehicle is moving at normal speeds can cause a sudden loss of control of the vehicle. If you must use the EPB to stop the vehicle, use great caution in applying the brake.

NOTICE

During emergency braking by the EPB, the parking brake warning light will illuminate to indicate that the system is operating.

Operation

1. Load the vehicle on a flatbed tow truck.

2. Take your vehicle to a professional workshop to check the system. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

Do not operate the Electronic Parking Brake EPB while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation. Applying the EPB while the vehicle is moving at normal speeds can cause a sudden loss of control of the vehicle. If you must use the EPB to stop the vehicle, use great caution in applying the brake.

NOTICE

During emergency braking by the EPB, the parking brake warning light will illuminate to indicate that the system is operating.