Releasing the parking brake with EPB switch

Driving your vehicle
- Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
  The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose.
- Before driving
  Before entering your Kia, examine it and its surroundings. After entering the vehicle, you should check a number of things before driving.
- ENGINE START/STOP button
- Automatic transmission (Shift Lever)
- Brake system
  Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes, parking brake, and various braking systems for safe driving.
  - Power brakes
    Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage.
  - Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
    After parking the vehicle, apply the EPB to prevent the vehicle from being moved by the external force.
    - Applying the parking brake with EPB switch
    - Releasing the parking brake with EPB switch
    - Automatic release of EPB
      The EPB is released automatically under following conditions.
    - Automatic application of EPB
      The EPB is applied automatically under following conditions.
    - EPB warning
      The EPB will display a warning message with sound under certain conditions.
    - EPB malfunction indicator
      This warning light appears if the ENGINE START/STOP button is changed to the ON position and goes off in approximately 3 seconds if the system is operating normally.
    - Emergency braking with the EPB switch
      If there is a problem with the brake pedal while driving, emergency braking is possible by pulling up and holding the EPB switch.
    - When the EPB is not released
  - AUTO HOLD
    The Auto Hold is designed to maintain the vehicle in a standstill even though the brake pedal is not pressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by pressing the brake pedal.
  - Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
    The ABS prevents the wheels from locking so that the vehicle remains stable and can still be steered.
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system
    The ESC is designed to stabilize the vehicle during cornering maneuvers.
  - Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
    A vehicle has the tendency to roll back on a steep hill when it starts to go after stopping. The HAC prevents the vehicle from rolling back by applying the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds.
  - Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system
  - Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) system
  - Brake Assistant System (BAS)
  - Good braking practices
    Good braking practices help keep occupants safe and extend brake life.
- Vehicle Auto Shut-off system
- Drive mode integrated control system
- Economical operation
- Special driving conditions
  If driving conditions deteriorate due to poor weather or road conditions, you should pay even more attention than usual to your driving.
- Winter driving
  Severe weather conditions in the winter result in greater wear and other problems.
- Trailer towing
  If you tow with your vehicle, first check with your country, state and local Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements.
- Vehicle load limit
  The vehicle load limit is displayed on the tire and loading information label on the driver's door.
- Vehicle weight