Driving your vehicle
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Brake system
normal and indicate that the EPB is func
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tioning properly.
Applying the parking brake auto
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matically
The EPB is applied automatically under
following conditions.
僅 The EPB is overheated
僅 The driver turns the vehicle OFF while
AUTO HOLD is operating
僅 Requested by other systems
For Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
equipped vehicles with AUTO HOLD
function used while driving, if the
ENGINE START/STOP button has been
turned OFF, the EPB will be engaged
automatically. Therefore,
AUTO HOLD function should be turned
off before the ENGINE START/STOP
button is turned off.
Emergency braking
If there is a problem with the brake
pedal while driving, emergency braking
is possible by pulling up and holding the
EPB switch. Braking is possible only
while you are holding the EPB switch.
However, braking distance will be longer
than normal.
Do not operate the Electronic Parking
Brake (EPB) while the vehicle is moving
except in an emergency situation. Apply
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ing 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.
During emergency braking by the EPB,
the parking brake warning light will illu
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minate to indicate that the system is
operating.
If you continuously notice a noise or
burning smell when the EPB is used for
emergency braking, that may indicate
that your EPB is damaged. If that contin
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ues, have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Releasing the parking brake
Releasing the parking brake man
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ually
1. Have the ENGINE START/STOP but
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ton in the ON position.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Make sure the gear is shifted to P
(Park) position.
4. Press the EPB switch.
5. Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
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