Kia Optima 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 456 / 776

NOTICE
During emergency braking by the
EPB, the parking brake warning light
will illuminate to indicate that the
system is operating.
CAUTION
If you continuously notice a noise or
burning smell when the EPB is used
for emergency braking, we recom‐
mend that the system be checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
When the EPB (Electronic parking
brake) does not release
If the EPB does not release normally,
we recommend that you contact an au‐
thorized Kia dealer by loading the vehi‐
cle 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 ped‐
al is not depressed after the driver
brings the vehicle to a complete stop by
depressing the brake pedal.
Set up
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1. With the driver's door, engine hood
closed, fasten the driver's seat belt
or depress the brake pedal and
then press the Auto Hold button.
The white AUTO HOLD indicator will
come on and the system will be in
the standby position.
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2. When you stop the vehicle com‐
pletely by depressing the brake
pedal, the AUTO HOLD indicator
changes from white to green.
3. The vehicle will remain stationary
even if you release the brake pedal.
4. If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be
released.
Leaving
If you press the accelerator pedal with
the shift lever in D (Drive) or manual
mode, the Auto Hold will be released
automatically and the vehicle will start
to move. The indicator changes from
green to white.
Driving your vehicle
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