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• If the parking brake warning light
blinks when the EPB warning light
is on, press the 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 a
professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
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.
NOTICE
During emergency braking by the
EPB, the parking brake warning light
will illuminate to indicate that the
system is operating.
WARNING
Do not operate the parking brake
while the vehicle is moving except in
an emergency situation.
When the EPB (Electronic parking
brake) does not release
If the EPB does not release normally,
load the vehicle on a flatbed tow truck
and have the system checked by a pro‐
fessional workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
CAUTION
If you continuously notice a noise or
burning smell when the EPB is used
for emergency braking, have the
system checked by a professional
workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner.
AUTO HOLD (if equipped)
The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in
a standstill even though the brake ped‐
al is not depressed after the driver
brings the vehicle to a complete stop by
depressing the brake pedal.
Set up
1. With the driver's closed, door, hood,
trunk (tailgate) or depress the
brake pedal and then press the Au‐
to Hold button. The white AUTO
HOLD indicator will come on and
the system will be in the standby
position.
Driving your vehicle
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