Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual Quiz
Driving Your Vehicle

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

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Applying the parking brake

To apply the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake):

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Pull up the EPB switch.

3. Check that the indicator lamp illuminates. In addition, the EPB is applied automatically if the Auto Hold button is on when the engine is off. However, if the EPB switch is pulled up after the engine is turned off, the EPB will not be applied.

✽ NOTICE

On a steep slope or when towing a trailer, if the vehicle does not remain stationary, perform the following:

1. Apply the EPB.

2. Pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds.

CAUTION

Do not operate the parking brake/EPB while the vehicle is moving, except in an emergency.

✽ NOTICE

A clicking sound or an electric brake motor whirring sound may be heard when the EPB is applied or released. These conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is operating properly.

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