Releasing the Parking Brake

To release the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake), press the EPB switch while performing the following actions:

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

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. The shift lever must be in P (Park).

4. Make sure the brake warning light turns off.

To release the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) automatically:

• Shift lever in P (Park) position

With the engine running, depress the brake pedal and shift from P (Park) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

• Shift lever in N (Neutral) position

With the engine running, depress the brake pedal and shift from N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

• Automatic transmission

1. Close the driver's door, hood, and trunk.

2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.

3. Start the engine.

4. Depress the accelerator pedal while the shift lever is in R (Reverse), D (Drive), or Sport mode.

Make sure the brake warning light turns off.

✽ NOTICE

• For your safety, you can apply the EPB even when the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position, but you cannot release it.
• For safety, depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake manually with the EPB switch when driving down a slope or when backing up the vehicle.

Do not perform the procedure above when driving on a level surface. The vehicle may suddenly move forward.

CAUTION

• If the parking brake warning light remains on even after the EPB has been released, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
• Do not drive the vehicle with the EPB applied. This may cause excessive brake pad and brake disc wear.

The EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may be applied automatically when:

• The EPB overheats
• Requested by other systems

✽ NOTICE

For vehicles with [AUTO HOLD], when driving, if the ENGINE START/STOP button is turned off, the EPB will be applied automatically. Therefore, the [AUTO HOLD] function must be turned off before turning off the ENGINE START/STOP button.