Kia K5 2021 Owner's Manual page 280

Driving your vehicle
Also, the EPB is applied automati-
cally if the AUTO HOLD button is on
when the vehicle is turned off. In
addition, if you pull up the EPB
switch after the vehicle is turned
off, the EPB will be applied.
WARNING
Never leave children and animals
unattended in the vehicle. If you
leave children unaccompanied in the
vehicle, they may be able to set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
Releasing the parking brake.
Shifting the transmission out of P
(Park) position.
Starting the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehi-
cle equipment.
NOTICE
On a steep incline or when pulling a
trailer, if the vehicle does not remain
at a standstill, do as follows:
1. Apply the EPB.
2. Pull up the EPB switch for more
than 3 seconds.
Do not operate the EPB while the
vehicle is moving except in an emer-
gency situation.
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NOTICE
A click or electric brake motor whine
sound may be heard while operating
or releasing the EPB.
These conditions are normal and
indicate that the EPB is functioning
properly.
Releasing the EPB with EPB switch
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Releasing the parking brake with
EPB switch,
1. Have the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ON position.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. The shift lever must be in P
(Park).
4. Press the EPB switch.
5. Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
Automatic release of EPB
The EPB is released automatically
under following conditions.
Shift lever in P (Park)
Brake system