僅 Electronic Parking Brake (Epb) - Kia Sorento 2023 Manual

Driving your vehicle
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (if
equipped)
After parking the vehicle, apply the Elec-
tronic Parking Brake (EPB) to prevent
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
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.
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.
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