28SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
CENTER PANEL
*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle
at a standstill even though the brake pedal
is not depressed after the driver brings the
vehicle to a complete stop by depressing
the brake pedal Auto Hold can be turned
On/Off using the AUTO HOLD button B on
the center panel below gear shift Before
Auto Hold will operate, the driver’s door,
engine hood and liftgate 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 button B is
pressed 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 button B is manually pressed 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
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators. (Type B shown Located below gear shift)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
The Electronic 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
If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more
than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
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 O F F
•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
Electric Parking Brake 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
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODEAuto Hold*
REMINDERS:
•
EPB will not release unless the hood, liftgate and all doors are closed and seat belts are fastened
•
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
