Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (if equipped)
Applying EPB manually
Make sure the warning light comes on.
Also, the EPB is applied automatically if the Auto Hold button is on when the vehicle is turned off. In addition, if you pull up the EPB switch after the vehicle is turned off, the EPB will be applied.
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:
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Releasing the parking brake.
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Shifting the transmission out of P (Park) position.
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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.
On a steep incline or when pulling a trailer, if the vehicle does not remain at a standstill, do as follows:
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Apply the EPB.
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Pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds.
Do not operate the EPB while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation.
A click or electric brake motor whine sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB.
These conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly.
Applying EPB automatically
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Shift to P (Park) on a slope
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Engine OFF while AUTO HOLD button is on
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When the vehicle moves a bit in P (Park) position
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Conditions below while AUTO HOLD is activated:
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Driver's door is opened
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Hood is opened
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Tailgate is opened
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Vehicle stops for more than approximately 10 minutes
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Requested by other systems
For Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) equipped vehicles with AUTO HOLD function used while 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.
Emergency braking with the EPB switch
Braking is possible only while you are holding the EPB switch.
Do not operate the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation. Applying the EPB while the vehicle is moving at normal speeds can cause a sudden loss of control of the vehicle. If you must use the EPB to stop the vehicle, use great caution in applying the brake.
During emergency braking by the EPB, the parking brake warning light will appear to indicate that the system is operating.
If you notice a continuous noise or burning smell when the EPB is used for emergency braking, have your vehicle checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.
Releasing EPB manually
Releasing the parking brake with EPB switch,
Releasing EPB automatically
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Gear in P (Park)
With the engine running engage the brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
(if Shift Lever is equipped)
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Gear in N (Neutral)
With the engine running engage the brake pedal and shift out of N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
(if Shift Lever is equipped)
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Automatic transmission
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Start the engine.
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Fasten the driver's seat belt.
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Close the driver's door, hood and tailgate.
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Press the accelerator pedal while the gear is in R (Rear), D (Drive) or manual mode.
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Make sure the brake warning light goes off.
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For your safety, you can engage the EPB even though the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position, but you cannot release it.
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For your safety, press the brake pedal and release the parking brake manually with the EPB switch when you drive downhill or when backing up the vehicle.
Do not follow the above procedure when driving on a flat level ground. The vehicle may suddenly move forward.
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 authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.
Do not drive your vehicle with the EPB applied. It may cause excessive brake pad and brake rotor wear.
EPB warning
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If you try to drive off while engaging the accelerator pedal with the EPB applied, but the EPB doesn't release automatically, a warning will sound and a message will appear.
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If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle hood, driver's door or tailgate is opened, a warning will sound and a message will appear.
A: To release EPB, close door, hood and tailgate
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If there is a problem with the vehicle, a warning may sound and a message may appear.
If the above situation occurs, press the brake pedal and release EPB by pressing the EPB switch.
Parking Brake Use
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Never allow a passenger to touch the parking brake. If the parking brake is released unintentionally, serious injury may occur.
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All vehicles should always have the parking brake fully engaged when parked to avoid inadvertent movement of the vehicles which can injure occupants or pedestrians.
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A click or electric brake motor whine sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB. These conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly.
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When leaving your keys with a parking lot attendant or valet, make sure to inform him/her how to operate the EPB.
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The EPB may malfunction if you drive with the EPB applied.
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When you automatically release EPB by pressing the accelerator pedal, press it slowly.
When the conversion from Auto Hold to EPB is not working properly a warning will sound and a message will appear.
A: Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO HOLD
Engage the brake pedal when the above message appears for the Auto Hold and EPB may not activate.
If the EPB is applied while Auto Hold is activated because of an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) signal, a warning will sound and a message will appear.
A: Parking brake automatically applied
EPB malfunction indicator
If the EPB malfunction indicator remains on, comes on while driving, or does not come on when the ENGINE START/STOP button is changed to the ON position, this indicates that the EPB may have malfunctioned.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by a professional workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.
The EPB malfunction indicator may appear when the ESC indicator comes on to indicate that the ESC is not working properly, but it does not indicate a malfunction of the EPB.
The EPB warning light may appear if the EPB switch operates abnormally. Shut the engine off and turn it on again after a few minutes. The warning light will go off and the EPB switch will operate normally. However, if the EPB warning light is still on, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.
If the parking brake warning light does not appear or blinks even though the EPB switch was pulled up, the EPB is not applied.
If the parking brake warning light blinks when the EPB warning light is on, press the EPB switch, then pull it up. Once more press it back to its original position and pull it back up. If the EPB warning does not go off, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.
When the EPB is not released
If the EPB does not release normally, take your vehicle to a professional workshop by loading the vehicle on a flatbed tow truck and have the system checked. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
AUTO HOLD (if equipped)
Applying Auto Hold function
Before the Auto Hold will engage, the driver's door, tailgate and engine hood must be closed.
When coming to a complete stop by pressing the brake pedal, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes from white to green indicating the AUTO HOLD is engaged. The vehicle will remain at a standstill even if you release the brake pedal.
If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be released.
If you press the accelerator pedal with the gear in D (Drive), R (Reverse) or Manual mode, the Auto Hold will be released automatically and the vehicle will start to move. The indicator changes from green to white indicating the Auto Hold is in standby and the EPB is released.
When driving off from Auto Hold by pressing the accelerator pedal, always check the surrounding area near your vehicle.
Slowly press the accelerator pedal for a smooth launch.
Canceling Auto Hold function
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To cancel the Auto Hold operation, press the Auto Hold switch. The AUTO HOLD indicator will go out.
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To cancel the Auto Hold operation when the vehicle is at a standstill, press the Auto Hold switch while pressing the brake pedal.
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The following are conditions when the Auto Hold will not engage (Auto Hold light will not turn green and the Auto Hold system remains in stand by):
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The driver's door is opened
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The engine hood is opened
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The tailgate is opened
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The gear is in P (Park)
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The EPB is applied
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For your safety, the Auto Hold automatically switches to EPB under any of the following conditions (Auto Hold light remains white and the EPB automatically applies):
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The driver's door is opened.
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The engine hood is opened.
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The tailgate is opened
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The vehicle is in a standstill for more than 10 minutes.
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The vehicle is standing on a steep slope.
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The vehicle moved for a few seconds.
In these cases, the brake warning light comes on, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes from green to white, and a warning sounds and a message will appear to inform you that EPB has been automatically engaged. Before driving off again, press foot brake pedal, check the surrounding area near your vehicle and release parking brake manually with the EPB switch.
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If the AUTO HOLD indicator lights up yellow, the Auto Hold is not working properly. Take your vehicle to a professional workshop and have the system checked. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle.
If there is a malfunction with the driver's door, tailgate or engine hood open detection system, the Auto Hold may not work properly.
Take your vehicle to a professional workshop and have the system checked. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
A click or electric brake motor whine sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly.
Warning messages
When the EPB is applied from Auto Hold, a warning will sound and a message will appear.
A: Parking brake automatically applied
When the conversion from Auto Hold to EPB is not working properly a warning will sound and a message will appear.
A: Deactivating AUTO HOLD... Press brake pedal
When this message is displayed, the Auto Hold and EPB may not operate. For your safety, press the brake pedal.
If you do not apply the brake pedal when you release the Auto Hold by pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a warning will sound and a message will appear.
A: Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO HOLD
When you press the [AUTO HOLD] switch, if the driver's door, tailgate and engine hood are not closed, a warning will sound and a message will appear on the LCD display.
A: AUTO HOLD conditions not met. Close door, hood and tailgate
At this moment, press the [AUTO HOLD] button after closing the driver's door and engine hood and tailgate.