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*IF EQUIPPED REMINDERS:
• As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for
approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
• If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to
remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked
• The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving, unless
there is an emergency situation
• A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or
releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB
is functioning properly
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the parking brake.
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch
A. Ensure that the indicator light
is
illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive .
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB switch
A, with the
ignition switch in the ON position. Ensure that the indicator light
is OFF.
•
• When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make
sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
• If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3
seconds for a firmer EPB application•
Pull up and hold EPB switch again to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline.
AB
Electric Parking Break
(EPB)/AUTO HOLD Video
To view a video on your
mobile device, SNAP this
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website.
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