WARNING
Do not operate the parking brake
while
the vehicle is moving except in
an emergency situation. It could
damage the brake system and lead
to a severe accident.
When the EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake) does not r
elease
If the EPB does not release normally,
load the vehicle on a flatbed tow truck
and have the system checked by a pro‐
fessional workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
CAUTION
If you continuously notice a noise or
burning
smell when the EPB is used
for emergency braking, have the
system checked by a professional
workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner.
AUTO HOLD
The
Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in
a standstill even though the brake ped‐
al is not depressed after the driver
brings the vehicle to a complete stop by
depressing the brake pedal.
Set up
1. With
the driver's door, vehicle hood
closed, fasten the driver's seat belt
or depress the brake pedal and
then press the Auto Hold button.
The white AUTO HOLD indicator will
come on and the system will be in
the standby position.
2. When
you stop the vehicle com‐
pletely by depressing the brake
pedal, the AUTO HOLD indicator
changes from white to green.
3. The vehicle will remain stationary
even if you release the brake pedal.
4. If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be
released.
Leaving
If you press the accelerator pedal with
the shifter dial in D (Drive) or manual
mode, the Auto Hold will be released
automatically and the vehicle will start
to move. The indicator changes from
green to white.
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