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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
• 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 i s O F F .
Electric Parking Break (EPB)/AUTO HOLD Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
www.KuTechVideos.com/qf13/2015
AUTO HOLD*
AUTO HOLD temporarily maintains the
vehicle at a standstill even if the brake pedal
is released . AUTO HOLD can be turned ON/
OFF using the AUTO HOLD switch B on
the driver’s panel . Before AUTO HOLD will
operate, the driver’s door, engine hood and
trunk must be closed, and the driver’s seat
belt must be fastened .
The AUTO HOLD indicator has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a standstill,
and AUTO HOLD switch B turned ON, the
indicator will illuminate white . While driving
the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the
AUTO HOLD indicator will remain white .
Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator
is illuminated yellow, there may be a system
malfunction . Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer .
Green: Engaged - When coming to a complete stop by depressing the brake
pedal, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes from white to green .
OFF (not illuminated) - The indicator will turn OFF when the AUTO HOLD
switch B is manually turned OFF or when the EPB is manually turned ON .
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators.
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•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 a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
QUICK TIPS
A
B
(Located on Center Panel)
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
DRIVER'S PANEL
