EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may be automatically applied when:

  • The EPB is overheated

  • Requested by other systems

  • If equipped with Electronic Parking Brake, parking brake is applied automatically when the gear is shifted to P (Park).

CAUTION

  • If you notice a continuous noise or burning smell when the EPB is used for emergency braking, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

  • If the gear is shifted to N (Neutral) while Electronic Parking Brake is applied, it is not released automatically. If you don't release Electronic Parking Brake manually before using an automatic car wash tunnel machine or etc., this may result in damage to the vehicle or the automatic car wash tunnel machine.

NOTE

For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) equipped vehicles with AUTO HOLD function used while driving, if the EV button has been turned OFF, the EPB will be engaged automatically. Therefore, AUTO HOLD function should be turned off before the EV button is turned off.