Releasing the parking brake

Releasing the parking brake manually

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

  2. Press the brake pedal.

  3. Make sure the gear is shifted to P (Park) position.

  4. Press the EPB switch.

  5. Make sure the brake warning light goes off.

Releasing the parking brake automatically

The EPB is released automatically under following conditions.

  • While the vehicle engine is on and the brake pedal is depressed, the EPB will be released automatically if the gear is shifted from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive). For your safety, check if the brake warning light is turned off and release the brake pedal.

  • Under the following conditions, the EPB is released automatically after slowly depressing the accelerator pedal. For your safety, check if the brake warning light is turned off.

    • The vehicle engine is running

    • The driver's seat belt is fastened

    • The driver's door, hood, trunk is closed

    • The gear is in R (Reverse) or D (Drive)

NOTE

  • You can engage the EPB even though the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position, but you cannot release it.

  • Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake manually with the EPB switch when you drive downhill or when backing up the vehicle.

NOTE

  • If the parking brake warning light is still on even though the EPB has been released, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

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