Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (if equipped)
Applying the parking brake with EPB switch
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.
Releasing the parking brake with EPB switch
Releasing the parking brake with EPB switch,
Automatic release of EPB (if SBW not equipped)
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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).
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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).
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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.
Automatic application of EPB
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Shift to P (Park) on a slope
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Engine OFF while AUTO HOLD is enabled
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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 on a steep slope
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 illuminate 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 illuminate 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 illuminate 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.
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 illuminate 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.
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.