Parking brake (if equipped)
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake:
In addition it is recommended that when parking the vehicle on a incline, the shift lever should be in a low gear on manual transmission vehicles.
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Driving with the parking brake applied will cause excessive brake pad and brake rotor wear.
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Do not operate the parking brake whilst the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation. It could damage the vehicle system and make endanger driving safety.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the parking brake:
If the parking brake does not release or does not release all the way, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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Be cautious when parking on a hill. Firmly engage the parking brake and place the shift lever in first or reverse gear (manual transmission). If your vehicle is facing downhill, turn the front wheels into the kerb to help keep the vehicle from rolling. If your vehicle is facing uphill, turn the front wheels away from the kerb to help keep the vehicle from rolling. If there is no kerb or if it is required by other conditions to keep the vehicle from rolling, block the wheels.
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Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk that the parking brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily whilst you put the shift lever in first or reverse gear (manual transmission) and block the rear wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.
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Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with the accelerator pedal. This can cause the transmission to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.
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Never allow a passenger to touch the parking brake. If the parking brake is released unintentionally, serious injury may occur.
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All vehicles should always have the parking brake fully engaged when parking to avoid inadvertent movement of the vehicle which can injure occupants or pedestrians.
Check the brake warning light by turning the ignition switch ON (do not start the engine). This light will be appeared when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off.
If the brake warning light remains on after the parking brake is released whilst engine is running, there may be a malfunction in the brake system. Immediate attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehicle immediately. If that is not possible, use extreme caution whilst operating the vehicle and only continue to drive the vehicle until you can reach a safe location or repair shop.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Applying the parking brake
To apply the EPB (electronic parking brake) manually:
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Stop the vehicle.
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Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch. Make sure the warning light comes on.
EPB may be automatically applied when:
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Requested by other systems.
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If the driver applies the EPB whilst the engine is ON then turn the engine off, the EPB may be applied again automatically.
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If the driver's door is opened whilst driving at approximately 5km/h(3mph) or under, the EPB may be automatically engaged.
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If the vehicle is stopped with both the engine turned off and the auto hold function turned off, the EPB may still be automatically engaged.
A: Parking brake automatically applied
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If the driver turns the engine off by mistake whilst Auto Hold is operating, EPB will be automatically applied. But if the driver turns the engine off and pushes the EPB switch in 1 second, the EPB does not apply. This method can be used for neutral parking in vehicles with N-speed systems.
Emergency Braking
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If there is a problem with the brake pedal whilst driving, emergency braking is possible by pulling up and holding the EPB switch. Braking is possible only whilst you are holding the EPB switch. If you hand off the EPB switch, the braking force is lost. If you hold the EPB switch and the vehicle stops, the EPB is applied.
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During emergency braking by the EPB, the parking brake warning light will appear and the warning sounds will occur to indicate that the system is operating.
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The braking distance may be longer than under normal braking conditions.
* EPB stands for Electronic Parking Brake.
Do not operate the parking brake whilst the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation. It could damage the vehicle system and endanger driving safety.
If you continuously notice a noise or burning smell when the EPB is used for emergency braking, have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the EPB manually:
Press the EPB switch in the following condition.
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Have the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.
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Depress the brake pedal.
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Make sure the brake warning light goes off.
To release EPB automatically (automatic transmission):
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Close the driver's door, engine bonnet and tailgate.
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Fasten the driver's seat belt.
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Start the engine.
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If the shift lever is in P (Park), depress the brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive), the EPB is released automatically. Make sure the brake warning light goes off.
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If the shift lever is in N (Neutral), depress the brake pedal and shift out of N (Neutral) to R (Reverse)* or D (Drive), the EPB is released automatically. Make sure the brake warning light goes off.
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If you try to drive off depressing the accelerator pedal with the EPB applied, but doesn't release automatically, a warning will sound once and a message will appear.
A: To release EPB, fasten seatbelt, and close door, bonnet and trunk
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If the driver's seat belt is not fastened, driver's door is opened, the engine bonnet is opened in D or the tailgate is opened in R, a warning will sound once and a message will appear.
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If there is a problem with the vehicle, a warning may sound once and a message may appear. If the above situation occurs, depress the brake pedal and release EPB by pressing the EPB switch.
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Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch the parking brake. If the parking brake is released unintentionally, serious injury may occur.
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Do not place any objects around the EPB switch. They could release the EPB switch.
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To prevent unintentional movement when stopped and leaving the vehicle, do not use the shift lever in place of the parking brake. Set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is securely positioned in P (Park). Use wheel chocks if necessary.
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In winter or cold conditions, the EPB may freeze. Park the vehicle with the shift lever in P on the even and safe place without applying the EPB. And use wheel chocks.
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Do not drive your vehicle with the EPB applied. It may cause excessive wear of brake pad and brake rotor.
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A click sound may be heard whilst operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly.
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When leaving your keys with a parking lot attendant or valet, make sure to inform him/her how to operate the EPB.
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When the battery is drained, the EPB does not apply or release. In this case, jump start your vehicle.
Malfunction of EPB
If the EPB malfunction indicator remains on, it indicates that the EPB may have malfunctioned. If this occurs, have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
The EPB malfunction indicator may appear when the ESC indicator comes on to indicate that the ESC is not working properly, but it does not indicate a malfunction of the EPB.
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The EPB warning light may appear if the EPB switch operates abnormally. Shut the engine off and turn it on again after a few minutes. The warning light will go off and the EPB switch will operate normally. However, if the EPB warning light is still on, have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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If the parking brake warning light does not appear or blinks even though the EPB switch was pulled up, the EPB is not applied. If the parking brake warning light blinks when the EPB warning light is on, press the switch, then pull it up. Once more press it back to its original position and pull it back up. If the EPB warning does not go off, have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
AUTO HOLD
Applying AUTO HOLD function
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Press the brake pedal and start the vehicle.
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Press the AUTO HOLD button. The white AUTO HOLD indicator will come on indicating the system is in standby.
Before the AUTO HOLD will engage, the driver's door, tailgate and engine bonnet must be closed.
When coming to a complete stop by pressing the brake pedal, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes from white to green indicating the AUTO HOLD is engaged. The vehicle will remain at a standstill even if you release the brake pedal.
If EPB is applied, AUTO HOLD will be released.
If you press the accelerator pedal with the gear in D (Drive), R (Reverse) or Manual mode, the AUTO HOLD will be released automatically and the vehicle will start to move. The indicator changes from green to white indicating the AUTO HOLD is in standby and the EPB is released.
When driving off from AUTO HOLD by pressing the accelerator pedal, always check the surrounding area near your vehicle.
Slowly press the accelerator pedal for a smooth launch.
Cancelling AUTO HOLD function
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To cancel the AUTO HOLD operation, press the AUTO HOLD switch. The AUTO HOLD indicator will go out.
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To cancel the AUTO HOLD operation when the vehicle is at a standstill, press the AUTO HOLD switch whilst pressing the brake pedal.
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The following are conditions when the AUTO HOLD will not engage (AUTO HOLD light will not turn green and the AUTO HOLD system remains in stand by):
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The driver's door is opened
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The engine bonnet is opened
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The tailgate is opened
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The gear is in P (Park)
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The EPB is applied
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For your safety, the AUTO HOLD automatically switches to EPB under any of the following conditions (AUTO HOLD light remains white and the EPB automatically applies):
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The driver's door is opened.
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The engine bonnet is opened.
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The tailgate is opened
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The vehicle is in a standstill for more than 10 minutes.
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The vehicle is standing on a steep slope.
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The vehicle moved for a few seconds.
In these cases, the brake warning light comes on, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes from green to white, and a warning sounds and a message will appear to inform you that EPB has been automatically engaged. Before driving off again, press foot brake pedal, check the surrounding area near your vehicle and release parking brake manually with the EPB switch.
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If the AUTO HOLD indicator lights up yellow, the AUTO HOLD is not working properly. Take your vehicle to a professional workshop and have the system checked. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate AUTO HOLD whilst driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle.
If there is a malfunction with the driver's door, tailgate or engine bonnet open detection system, the AUTO HOLD may not work properly.
Take your vehicle to a professional workshop and have the system checked. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
A click or electric brake motor whine sound may be heard whilst operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly.
AUTO HOLD warning messages
The AUTO HOLD function will display a warning message with sound under certain conditions.
When the EPB is applied from AUTO HOLD, a warning will sound and a message will appear.
A: Parking brake automatically engaged
When the conversion from AUTO HOLD to EPB is not working properly a warning will sound and a message will appear.
A: AUTO HOLD turning Off! Press brake pedal
When this message is displayed, the AUTO HOLD and EPB may not operate. For your safety, press the brake pedal.
If you do not apply the brake pedal when you release the AUTO HOLD by pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a warning will sound and a message will appear.
A: Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO HOLD
When you press the [AUTO HOLD] switch, if the driver's door, tailgate and engine bonnet are not closed, a warning will sound and a message will appear on the LCD display.
A: AUTO HOLD conditions not met. Close door, bonnet and tailgate
At this moment, press the [AUTO HOLD] button after closing the driver's door and engine bonnet.