To release EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) automatically:

  • Gear in P (Park)

    With the vehicle is in DRIVE 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 is in DRIVE 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, bonnet and trunk are closed.

    2. With the vehicle is in DRIVE READY (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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

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