To release EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) automatically:

  • Gear in P (Park)

    With the vehicle on (READY indicator on) depress the brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

  • Gear in N (Neutral)

    With the vehicle on (READY indicator on) depress the brake pedal and shift out of N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

  • Satisfy the following conditions

    1. Ensure seat belts are fastened and the doors, hood and trunk are closed.

    2. With the vehicle on ( indicator on), depress the brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or Manual shift mode.

    3. Depress the accelerator pedal.

Make sure the Parking Brake warning light goes off.

TIP

  • You can engage EPB even though the EV button is in the OFF position (only if battery power is available), but you cannot release it.

  • Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake manually with the EPB switch before you drive downhill or when backing up.

NOTE

  • If the Parking Brake warning light is still on even though the EPB has been released, have the system inspected by an authorized KIA dealer.

  • Do not drive your vehicle with EPB applied. It may cause excessive brake pad and brake rotor wear.