Kia Sorento 2022 Manual page 393

Driving your vehicle
Automatic release of EPB
The EPB is released automatically
under following conditions.
Automatic transmission
1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, bonnet
and tailgate.
4. Press the accelerator pedal
whilst the gear is in R (Rear), D
(Drive) or Sports mode.
Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
NOTICE
For your safety, you can engage
the EPB even though the ENGINE
START/STOP button is in the OFF
position, but you cannot release
it.
For your safety, press the brake
pedal and release the parking
brake manually with the EPB
switch when you drive downhill or
when backing up the vehicle.
Do not follow the above procedure
when driving on a flat level ground.
The vehicle may suddenly move for-
ward.
NOTICE
If the parking brake warning light is
still on even though the EPB has
been released, have the system
checked by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service part-
ner.
CAUTION
Do not drive your vehicle with the
EPB applied. It may cause excessive
brake pad and brake rotor wear.
Automatic application of EPB
The EPB is applied automatically
under following conditions.
Shift to P (Park) on a slope
Engine OFF whilst AUTO HOLD
button is on
When the vehicle moves a bit in P
(Park) position
Conditions below whilst AUTO
HOLD is activated:
- Driver's door is opened
- Bonnet is opened
- Tailgate is opened
- Vehicle stops for more than
approximately 10 minutes
Requested by other systems
NOTICE
For Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
equipped vehicles with AUTO HOLD
function used whilst driving, if the
ENGINE START/STOP button has
been turned OFF, the EPB will be
engaged automatically. Therefore,
Brake system
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