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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
C.
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
C, with the ignition
switch in the ON position. Ensure that the indicator light
i s O F F.
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Auto Hold
Quick Tip
Pull up and hold EPB switch again to increase brake
pressure if parked on a decline or incline.
www.KuTechVideos.com/kh13/2017
ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE (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.
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 remains continuously 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. These conditions are normal and indicate
that the EPB is functioning properly
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 D on the center 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, which is in the instrument cluster, has four states:
White : Standby – With vehicle at a standstill, and AUTO HOLD switch
D turned ON, the indicator
will illuminate white. While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator
will remain white.
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
D is manually
turned OFF or when the EPB is manually turned ON.
Yellow : Malfunction – When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a system malfunction.
Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer.
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