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• If the parking brake warning
light does not illuminate or
blinks even though the EPB
switch was pulled up, the EPB
is not applied.
• If the parking brake warning
light blinks when the EPB
warning light is on, press the
switch, then pull it up. Once
more press it back to its origi-
nal position and pull it back
up. If the EPB warning does
not go off, have the system
checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorised Kia deal-
er/service partner.
Emergency braking
If there is a problem with the brake
pedal whilst driving, emergency
braking is possible by pulling up and
holding the EPB switch. Braking is
possible only whilst you are holding
the EPB switch.
WARNING
Do not operate the parking
brake whilst the vehicle is mov-
ing except in an emergency sit-
uation.
NOTICE
During emergency braking by the
EPB, the parking brake warning
light will illuminate to indicate that
the system is operating.
Driving your vehicle
CAUTION
If you continuously notice a
noise or burning smell when the
EPB is used for emergency brak-
ing, have the system checked by
a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
When the EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake) does not release
If the EPB does not release normal-
ly, load the vehicle on a flatbed tow
truck and have the system checked
by a professional workshop. Kia rec-
ommends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
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