Operation

• Depress the brake pedal and pull the EPB switch up to apply the parking brake.

• Depress the brake pedal. Make sure the gear is in P and push the EPB switch down to release the parking brake.

WARNING

• Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle. If you leave children unaccompanied in the vehicle, they may be able to set the vehicle in motion, for example by:

  • Releasing the parking brake.

  • Shifting the transmission out of P (Park) position.

  • Starting the engine. In addition, they may operate vehicle equipment.

• Never leave children and animals unattended in the vehicle.

• When leaving the vehicle, always take the smart key with you and lock the vehicle.

NOTICE

• On a steep incline or when pulling a trailer, if the vehicle does not remain at a standstill, do as follows:

  • Apply the EPB.

  • Pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds.

• A click or electric brake motor whine sound may be heard whilst operating or releasing the EPB. These conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly.

Operating condition(s)

• Shifting to P on a slope for shift dial SBW type

• Vehicle is in OFF position whilst AUTO HOLD is enabled

• When the vehicle moves a bit in P for shift dial SBW type

• Requested by other systems

• Conditions below whilst AUTO HOLD is activated:

  • Driver's door is open

  • Bonnet is open

  • Tailgate is open

  • Vehicle stops for more than approximately 10 minutes

  • Vehicle stops on a steep slope

  • Requested by other systems

NOTICE

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

Operation

• The EPB is released automatically under following conditions when you shift the gear.

  1. With the engine running, depress the brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

• The EPB is released automatically under following conditions when you start driving,

  1. Ensure seat belts are fastened and the doors, bonnet and tailgate are closed.

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

  3. Depress the accelerator pedal.

  4. Make sure the Parking Brake warning light goes off.

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

• For the Middle East, EPB is released regardless of seat belt fastening.

• Do not follow these procedures when driving on a flat level ground. The vehicle may suddenly move forward:

  • For your safety, depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake manually with the EPB switch when you drive downhill or when backing up the vehicle.

  • For your safety, you can engage the EPB even though the vehicle is in the OFF position, but you cannot release it.

• If the parking brake warning light is still on even though the EPB has been released, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Operating condition(s)

• Attempting to drive off whilst engaging the accelerator pedal with the EPB applied

• Driver's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle bonnet, driver's door or tailgate is open

• There is a problem with the vehicle

• Conversion from AUTO HOLD to EPB is not working properly

• EPB is applied whilst AUTO HOLD is activated due to Electronic Stability Control (ESC) signal