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ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS *IF EQUIPPED
Auto-Hold*
Auto-Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at
a standstill even if the brake pedal is released.
Auto-Hold can be turned ON/OFF using the
AUTO HOLD button
B
on the center console.
Before Auto-Hold will operate, the driver’s door,
engine hood and trunk must be closed, and the
driver’s seat belt must be fastened.
The Auto Hold indicator on the Instrument
Cluster has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a standstill,
and AUTO HOLD switch
B
turned ON, the
indicator will illuminate white. While driving the
vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the Auto-
Hold indicator will remain white.
Green: Engaged - When coming to a complete
stop by depressing the brake pedal, the Auto-
Hold indicator changes from white to green.
OFF (not illuminated) - The indicator will turn OFF when the AUTO HOLD
switch
B
is manually turned OFF or when the EPB is manually turned ON.
Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a
system malfunction. Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer.
REMINDERS:
• To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or
parking your vehicle
• Auto Hold turns off when ignition is cycled
• Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped. Always pay attention to
traffic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) Video
To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website.
Refer to page 2 for more
information.
QR CODE
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
• When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure
to inform them how to operate the EPB
• If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3
seconds for a firmer EPB application
• Pull up and hold EPB switch again to increase brake pressure if parked
on a decline or incline
QUICK TIPS
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes
an electric motor to engage the parking brake.
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB
switch
A
. Ensure that the indicator light is
illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the
shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive.
To release EPB manually, depress the brake
pedal, then press the EPB switch
A
, with the ignition switch in
the ON position. Ensure that the indicator light is OFF.
AUTO
HOLD
(Buttons located below Gear Shift)
A
B
REMINDERS:
• As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately
3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
• If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take
your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
• The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving, unless there is an
emergency situation
• A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing
the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning
properly
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