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ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.
*IF EQUIPPED
REMINDER: To reduce the risk of an
accident, do not activate Auto Hold while
driving downhill, backing up or parking
your vehicle.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
The Electronic 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.
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
• 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
DRIVE
MODE
AUTO
HOLD
A
B
Auto Hold*
The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in a
standstill even though the brake pedal is
not depressed after the driver brings the
vehicle to a complete stop by depressing
the brake pedal.
Depress the brake pedal, start the engine
and then press the AUTO HOLD button
B
.
The white Auto Hold indicator will come on
indicating the system is in standby.
Before the Auto Hold will engage, the
driver's door, engine hood and trunk must
be closed and the driver's seat belt must
be fastened.
When coming to a complete stop by
depressing the brake pedal, the Auto
Hold indicator changes from white
to green indicating the Auto Hold
is engaged and EPB is applied.
The vehicle will remain at a
standstill even if you release
the brake pedal.
If EPB is applied, Auto Hold
will be released.
• 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/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3
seconds for a firmer EPB application
• Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if
parked on a decline or incline
QUICK TIPS
Electric Parking Brake
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