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Driving your vehicle Brake system
NOTICE
On a steep incline or when pulling a
trailer, if the vehicle does not remain at a
standstill, do as follows:
1. Apply the EPB.
2. Pull up the EPB switch for more than 3
seconds.
Do not operate the EPB while the vehicle
is moving except in an emergency situa
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tion.
NOTICE
A click or electric brake motor whine
sound may be heard while operating or
releasing the EPB.
These conditions are normal and indi
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cate that the EPB is functioning properly.
Releasing the parking brake with
EPB switch
Releasing the parking brake with EPB
switch,
1. Have the ENGINE START/STOP but
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ton in the ON position.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Press the EPB switch.
4. Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
Automatic release of EPB
The EPB is released automatically under
following conditions.
僅 Gear in P (Park)
With the engine running engage the
brake pedal and shift out of P (Park)
to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
僅 Gear in N (Neutral)
With the engine running, engage the
brake pedal and shift out of N (Neu
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tral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, hood and lift
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gate.
4. Press the accelerator pedal while the
gear is in R (Reverse), D (Drive) or
manual mode.
Make sure the brake warning light goes
off.
NOTICE
僅 For your safety, you can engage the
EPB even though the ENGINE START/
STOP button is in the OFF position,
but you cannot release it.
僅 For your safety, press the brake pedal
and release the parking brake manu
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ally with the EPB switch when you
drive downhill or when backing up the
vehicle.
Do not follow the above procedure when
driving on a flat level ground. The vehi
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cle may suddenly move forward.
NOTICE
If the parking brake warning light is still
on even though the EPB has been
released, have the system checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
OKA4052012N