Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

Applying the parking brake

To apply the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake):

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Pull up the EPB switch.

Make sure the indicator light illuminates.

In addition, the EPB is applied automatically if the Auto Hold button is on when the engine is off. However, if you pull up the EPB switch after the engine is 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 the EPB switch up for more than 3 seconds.

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

✽ NOTICE

During operation, a clicking or electric motor sound may be heard when the EPB is applied or released. These conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is operating properly.

Releasing the Parking Brake

To release the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake), press the EPB switch as follows:

• Turn the ignition key or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
• Press the brake pedal.
• The gear shift lever must be in the P (Park) position.

Make sure the brake warning light turns off.

To release the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) automatically:

• Gear 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).
• Gear 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 tailgate.
  2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Depress the accelerator pedal when the gear 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 ignition switch or 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 using the EPB switch when driving downhill or when driving the vehicle in reverse.

Do not perform the above procedure on level ground. The vehicle may suddenly move forward.

✽ NOTICE

If the parking brake warning light remains on even though the EPB has been released, contact an authorized Kia dealer to have the system inspected.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle with the EPB applied. This may cause excessive wear of the brake pads and brake disc.

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

• The EPB overheats
• Requested by other systems

✽ NOTICE

For vehicles with an EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) with AUTO HOLD function, if the ignition is switched off while driving, the EPB will be applied automatically. Therefore, the AUTO HOLD function must be turned off before switching the ignition off.

System Warning

• If you try to start moving by depressing the accelerator pedal with the EPB applied, but the EPB does not release automatically, a warning sound will be heard and a message will appear.
• If the driver's seat belt is not fastened, or the hood, driver's door, or tailgate is open, a warning sound will be heard and a message will appear.
• If a problem occurs with the vehicle, a warning chime may sound and a message may appear.

If the above situation occurs, depress the brake pedal and release the EPB by pressing the EPB switch.

WARNING! Using the Parking Brake

Always fully apply the parking brake when parking the vehicle to prevent unintended vehicle movement that may injure passengers or pedestrians.

• During operation, a clicking or electric motor sound may be heard when the EPB is applied or released. These conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is operating properly.
• When leaving the keys with a parking attendant or valet, be sure to tell him/her how to operate the EPB.
• The EPB may malfunction if you drive with the EPB applied.
• When releasing the EPB automatically by depressing the accelerator pedal, depress it slowly.

System Warning

If the transition from Auto Hold to EPB does not function properly, a warning sound will be heard and a message will appear.

✽ NOTICE

Depress the brake pedal when the above Auto Hold message appears, as the EPB may not be applied.

System Warning

If the EPB is applied while Auto Hold is activated due to ESC (Electronic Stability Control), a warning sound will be heard and a message will appear.

EPB Malfunction Indicator

This indicator illuminates when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position and turns off after approximately 3 seconds if the system is operating normally.

If the EPB warning light stays on, illuminates while driving, or does not illuminate when the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is turned to the ON position, this indicates a malfunction of the EPB.

In this case, contact an authorized Kia dealer to have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible.

The EPB warning light may illuminate together with the ESC warning light to indicate that ESC is not operating properly. This does not indicate a malfunction of the EPB.

• The EPB warning light may illuminate if the EPB switch operates abnormally. Turn off the engine and restart it after a few minutes. The warning light will turn off and the EPB switch will operate normally. However, if the EPB warning light remains on, contact an authorized Kia dealer to have the system inspected.
• If the parking brake warning light does not illuminate or flash even though the EPB switch has been pulled up, the EPB is not applied.
• If the parking brake warning light flashes while the EPB warning light is on, press the EPB switch, then pull it up. Press it back to the original position again and pull it back up. If the EPB warning light does not turn off, the system must be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Emergency Braking

If a problem occurs with the brake pedal while driving, emergency braking can be applied by pulling up and holding the EPB switch. Braking is only possible while you hold the EPB switch.

WARNING

Do not use the electronic parking brake while the vehicle is moving, except in an emergency. Applying the electronic parking brake while the vehicle is moving at normal speed may cause a sudden loss of control of the vehicle. If you must use the electronic parking brake to stop the vehicle, apply the brake with extreme caution.

✽ NOTICE

During emergency braking with the EPB, the parking brake indicator illuminates to show that the system is operating.

If you notice a continuous noise or a burning smell when the EPB is used in emergency braking situations, contact an authorized Kia dealer to have the vehicle inspected.

When the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) does not release

If the EPB does not operate normally, have your vehicle taken to an authorized Kia dealer by flatbed tow truck and have the system inspected.