Applying the EPB automatically

Operating condition(s)

  • Shifting to P (Park).

  • Vehicle in OFF position with AUTO HOLD enabled

  • When the vehicle moves a bit in P

  • At the request of other systems.

  • The conditions below apply when Auto Hold is enabled:

    • The driver's door is opened.

    • The bonnet is opened.

    • The tailgate is opened.

    • The vehicle stops for more than approximately 10 minutes on a steep slope

    • At the request of other systems.

  • If equipped with Electronic Parking Brake, parking brake is applied automatically when the gear is shifted to P (Park).

CAUTION

  • 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 that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • If the gear is shifted to N (Neutral) whilst Electronic Parking Brake is applied, it is not released automatically. If you don't release Electronic Parking Brake manually before using an automatic car wash tunnel machine or etc., this may result in damage to the vehicle or the automatic car wash tunnel machine.

NOTE

For Electronic Parking Brake EPB equipped vehicles with AUTO HOLD function used whilst driving, if the EV button is in OFF position, the EPB will be engaged automatically. Therefore, AUTO HOLD function should be turned off before the EV button is in OFF position.