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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 on the
Instrument Cluster 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
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
Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there
may be a system malfunction Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Video
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Refer to page 2 for more information
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(Buttons located below Gear Shift)
DRIVE
MODEAUTO HOLD
A
B
•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
QUICK TIPS
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
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REMINDERS:
•EPB will not release unless the hood, trunk and all doors are closed and seat belts are fastened
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As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
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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
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The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving, unless there is an emergency situation
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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
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
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