Kia CARNIVAL 2023 Manual page 358

Driving your vehicle
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury due to chil-
dren left 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:
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.
Never leave children and animals unat-
tended in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the smart key with you and lock the
vehicle.
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 whilst the vehi-
cle is moving except in an emergency
situation.
NOTICE
A click or electric brake motor whine
sound may be heard whilst operating or
releasing the EPB.
These conditions are normal and indi-
cate that the EPB is functioning properly.
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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. Make sure the gear is shifted to P
(Park) position.
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 type (if equipped)
僅 Gear in P (Park)
With the engine running engage the
brake pedal and shift out of P (Park)
to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
僅 Gear in N (Neutral)
With the engine running engage the
brake pedal and shift out of N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
Brake system