To release Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) automatically

  • Vehicle is 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), or D (Drive).

    3. Depress the accelerator pedal.

Make sure the parking brake warning light goes off.

WARNING

  • Never allow a passenger, children, or animal to touch the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).

  • Do not input any other objects around the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB). It may be operated unintentionally.

CAUTION

  • Do not drive your vehicle with the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) applied. It may cause excessive brake pad and brake rotor wear.

  • Whenever leaving the vehicle or parking, make sure the vehicle is shifted to P (Park), then apply the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB). Block the tyres if necessary.

  • Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) may not be released because it can freeze in winter. Do not use Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) and shift to P (Park), block the tyres, and park the vehicle on the flat and safe road. If the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is applied when you shift to P (Park), release AUTO HOLD and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), and park the vehicle with the tyres blocked.

  • When driving with the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) applied, brake system may be overheated, brake lines may be worn, and the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) may be damaged.

  • A click or electric brake motor whine sound may be heard whilst operating or releasing the A click or electric brake motor whine sound may be heard whilst operating or releasing the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).

  • If you hand over the vehicle to other people, make sure they understand how to use the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) for safety.

  • When the battery charge is not sufficient, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) may not be applied or released. In this case, connect to the 12V auxiliary battery.

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 Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) applied. It may cause excessive brake pad and brake rotor wear.

TIP

  • You can engage Electronic Parking Brake (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.