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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (if equipped)

Applying the parking brake

To apply the EPB (electronic parking brake) manually:

1
Stop the vehicle.
2
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch. Make sure the warning light comes on.

EPB may be automatically applied when:

  • Requested by other systems.

  • If the driver applies the AUTO HOLD function while the engine is ON then turn the engine off, the EPB may be applied again automatically.

  • If the driver turns the engine off by mistake while Auto Hold (if equipped) is operating, EPB will be automatically applied. But if the driver turns the engine off and push the EPB switch in 1 second, the EPB does not apply.

Emergency braking

  • If there is a problem with the brake pedal while driving, emergency braking is possible by pulling up and holding the EPB switch. Braking is possible only while you are holding the EPB switch. If you hand off the EPB switch, the braking force is lost. If you hold the EPB switch and the vehicle stop, the EPB is applied.

  • The braking distance may be longer than under normal braking conditions.

* EPB stands for Electronic Parking Brake.

WARNING

Do not operate the parking brake while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation. It could damage the vehicle system and endanger driving safety.

CAUTION

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

Releasing the parking brake

To release the EPB manually:

Press the EPB switch in the following condition.

  1. Have the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.

  2. Depress the brake pedal.

    Make sure the brake warning light goes off.

To release EPB automatically (automatic transmission):

1
Close the driver's door, engine hood and liftgate.
2
Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3
Start the engine.
4
If the shift lever is in P (Park), depress the brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to R (Rear) or D (Drive), the EPB is released automatically. Make sure the brake warning light goes off.
5
If the shift lever is in N (Neutral), depress the brake pedal and shift out of N (Neutral) to R (Rear) or D (Drive), the EPB is released automatically. Make sure the brake warning light goes off.

  • If you try to drive off depressing the accelerator pedal with the EPB applied, but doesn't release automatically, a warning will sound once and a message will appear.

  • If the driver's seat belt is not fastened, driver’s door is opened, the engine hood is opened in D or the liftgate is opened in D or R, a warning will sound once and a message will appear.

  • If there is a problem with the vehicle, a warning may sound once and a message may appear. If the above situation occurs, depress the brake pedal and release EPB by pressing the EPB switch.

WARNING

  • Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch the parking brake. If the parking brake is released unintentionally, serious injury may occur.

  • Do not place any objects around the EPB switch. They could release the EPB switch.

CAUTION

  • To prevent unintentional movement when stopped and leaving the vehicle, do not use the shift lever in place of the parking brake. Set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is securely positioned in P (Park). Use wheel chokes if necessary.

  • In winter or cold conditions, the EPB may freeze. Park the vehicle with the shift lever in P on the even and safe place without applying the EPB. And use wheel chokes.

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

  • A click sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly.

  • When leaving your keys with a parking lot attendant or valet, make sure to inform him/her how to operate the EPB.

  • When the battery is drained, the EPB does not apply or release. In this case, jump start your vehicle.

Malfunction of EPB

Type A
Type B

If the EPB malfunction indicator remains on, it indicates that the EPB may have malfunctioned. If this occurs, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

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.

CAUTION

  • 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 an authorized Kia dealer.

  • 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 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 an authorized Kia dealer.