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Auto Hold
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even if 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
A on the center panel. 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.
Depress the brake pedal, start the engine and then press the AUTO HOLD
button
A. The white Auto Hold indicator will come on indicating the system is
in s t andby.
The Auto Hold indicator, which is in the instrument cluster, has four states:
White : Standby – When the vehicle is in Park and at a standstill, and the AUTO
HOLD button
A is 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 and 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
A 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.
REMINDERS:
§ To reduce the risk of an accident, do not
activate Auto Hold while driving downhill,
backing up or parking your vehicle
§ Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system
to keep the vehicle stopped. Always pay
attention to traf fic and road conditions, and
be prepared to depress the brakes
§ Auto Hold only operates when the vehicle is
in Drive or Neutral
§ Auto Hold turns off when the ignition is cycled
ELECTRONIC PARKING /
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.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
A
CENTER PANEL
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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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.
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.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
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
ELECTRONIC PARKING /
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.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
§ Pull up and hold the EPB switch again
to increase brake pressu re if parked on
a decline or incline
§ 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 mo re than 3 seconds
for a firmer EPB application
QUICK TIPS
A
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLE TE
OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
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Smart Power Liftgate*† 22
(Button located on driver’s panel, left of the steering wheel)
(located inside Liftgate lid)
The Smart Power Liftgate can be operated from several controls to either
open, close or lock the Liftgate.
To turn the Smart Power Liftgate features ON, go to the User Setting mode in
the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes and set to ON.
The Smart Power Liftgate will close the Liftgate, lock all doors and Liftgate
and then arm the vehicle.
Opening from Inside the Vehicle:
Press and hold the Smart Power Liftgate Open/Close button*
A to automatically
open/close the Liftgate.
Opening from Outside the Vehicle:
To open the Smart Power Liftgate* automatically, press the Liftgate Release
button
B on the exterior of the Liftgate.
Automatically close by pressing the Smart Power Liftgate Close button*
C
located inside the Liftgate lid.
SMART POWER
LIFTGATE 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 CODE
§ To cancel the Smart Power Liftgate while automatically
opening or closing, press any button on the Smart Key fob
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
§ All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
§ The Smart Power Liftgate feature will not operate when the following
occurs:
§ Doors are recently closed and locked
§ The Smart Key is still detected after 15 seconds near the vehicle
or within 60 inches of the door handles
§ A door is not locked or closed
§ The Smart Key is in the vehicle
§
Pulling the Liftgate upward by the handle or pressing the button a
second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Smart
Power Liftgate
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
A
B
C
OTHER KEY
FE AT URE S
*IF EQUIPPED
†LEG AL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER