Kia NIRO - Electronic parking brake (EPB) (if equipped)

Check the brake warning light by press‐
ing
vehicle Power button switch ON (do
not start the vehicle). This light will be
illuminated when the parking brake is
applied with the vehicle Power button
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
while the vehicle is running, there may
be a malfunction in the brake system.
Immediate attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehi‐
cle
immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating
the vehicle and only continue to drive
the vehicle until you can reach a safe
location or repair shop.
Electronic parking brake (EPB)
(if equipped)
Applying the parking brake
To apply the EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake):
1.
Depress the brake pedal.
2. Pull up the EPB switch.
3. Make
sure the warning light comes
on. Also, the EPB is applied auto‐
matically if the Auto Hold button is
on when the motor is turned off.
However, if you keep pressing the
EPB switch till the motor is turned
off, the EPB will not be applied.
NOTICE
On a steep incline or when pulling a
trailer
if the vehicle does not stand
still, do as follows:
1. Apply the EPB.
2. Pull up the EPB switch for more
than 3 seconds.
CAUTION
Do not operate the EPB while the
v
ehicle is moving except in an emer‐
gency situation. It could damage the
vehicle system and endanger driving
safety.
Driving your vehicle
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