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Driving your vehicle Brake system
The warning light will go off and the
EPB switch will operate normally.
However, if the EPB warning light is
still on, have the system checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
If the parking brake warning light
does not illuminate or blinks even
though the EPB switch was pulled
up, the EPB is not applied.
If the parking brake warning light
blinks when the EPB warning light is
on, press the EPB switch, then pull it
up. Once more press it back to its
original position and pull it back up.
If the EPB warning does not go off,
have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Emergency braking
If there is a problem with the brake
pedal while driving, emergency
braking is possible by pulling up and
holding the EPB switch.
Braking is possible only while you
are holding the EPB switch.
WARNING
Do not operate the electronic park
-
ing brake while the vehicle is moving
except in an emergency situation.
Applying the electronic parking
brake while the vehicle is moving at
normal speeds can cause a sudden
loss of control of the vehicle. If you
must use the electronic parking
brake to stop the vehicle, use great
caution in applying the brake.
NOTICE
During emergency braking by the
EPB, the parking brake warning light
will illuminate to indicate that the
system is operating.
If you notice a continuous noise or
burning smell when the EPB is used
for emergency braking, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
When the EPB (electronic parking
brake) is not released
If the EPB does not release nor
-
mally, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer by loading the
vehicle on a flatbed tow truck and
have the system checked.
AUTO HOLD (if equipped)
The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle
in a standstill even though the brake
pedal is not depressed after the
driver brings the vehicle to a com
-
plete stop by depressing the brake
pedal.