Kia FORTE 2022, Manual, Page: 246 / 514

Driving your vehicle
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Brake system
僅 If the driver turns the engine off by
mistake while Auto Hold (if equipped)
is operating, EPB will be automatically
applied. But if the driver turns the
engine off and pushes the EPB switch
for 1 second, the EPB does not apply.
Emergency braking
僅 If there is a problem with the brake
pedal while driving, emergency brak
-
ing is possible by pulling up and hold
-
ing the EPB switch. Braking is possible
only while you are holding the EPB
switch. If you hand off the EPB switch,
the braking force is lost. If you hold
the EPB switch and the vehicle stop,
the EPB is applied.
僅 During emergency braking by the
EPB, the parking brake warning light
will illuminate and the warning sounds
will occur to indicate that the system
is operating.
僅 The braking distance may be longer
than under normal braking conditions.
* EPB stands for Electronic Parking
Brake.
WARNING
Do not operate the parking brake while
the vehicle is moving except in an emer
-
gency situation. It could damage the
vehicle system and endanger driving
safety.
CAUTION
If you continuously notice a noise or
burning smell when the EPB is used for
emergency braking, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the EPB manually:
Press the EPB switch in the following
condition.
僅 Have the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON posi
-
tion.
僅 Depress the brake pedal.
僅 Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
To release EPB automatically :
1. Close the driver's door, engine hood
and liftgate.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Start the engine.
4. If the shift lever is in P (Park), depress
the brake pedal and shift out of P
(Park) to R (Rear) or D (Drive), the EPB
OBD041227L
OBD051379L