Applying the parking brake

Applying the parking brake manually

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  1. Depress the brake pedal.

  2. Pull up the EPB switch.

Make sure the warning light comes on.

The EPB is applied automatically if the AUTO HOLD button is on when the vehicle is turned off. If you pull up the EPB switch after the vehicle is turned off, the EPB will be applied.

NOTE

On a steep incline or when pulling a trailer, if the vehicle does not remain at a standstill, do as follows:

  1. Apply the EPB.

  2. 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.

NOTE

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 the parking brake automatically

The EPB is applied automatically under following conditions.

  • To compensate for loss of clamping force caused by temperature difference when the brake is overheated.

  • The driver turns the vehicle OFF while AUTO HOLD is operating

  • Requested by other systems

NOTE

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

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. However, braking distance will be longer than normal.

WARNING

Do not operate the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency. 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.

NOTE

During emergency braking by the EPB, the parking brake warning light will illuminate to indicate that the system is operating.

NOTE

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