Kia Carnival 2023 Owner's Manual page 296

Driving your vehicle
the vehicle from being moved by the
external force.
Applying the parking brake with
EPB switch
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1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Pull up the EPB switch.
Make sure the warning light comes on.
Also, the EPB is applied automatically 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 unat-
tended in the vehicle. If you leave chil-
dren unaccompanied in the vehicle, they
may be able to set the vehicle in motion,
for example by:
僅 Releasing the parking brake.
僅 Shifting the transmission out of P
(Park) position.
僅 Starting the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle
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 emergency situa-
tion.
NOTICE
A click or electric brake motor whine
sound may be heard while operating or
releasing the EPB.
These conditions are normal and indi-
cate that the EPB is functioning properly.
Releasing the parking brake with
EPB switch
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Releasing the parking brake with EPB
switch,
1. Have the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton in the ON position.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Press the EPB switch.
4. Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
Brake system
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