Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 437

Driving your vehicle
Also, the EPB is applied automatically if
the Auto Hold button is on when the
engine is turned off.
NOTICE
On a steep incline or when pulling a
trailer if the vehicle does not stand
still, do as follows:
1. Apply the EPB.
2. Pull up the EPB switch for more
than 3 seconds.
CAUTION
Do not operate the parking brake
while the vehicle is moving except in
an emergency situation. It could
damage the vehicle system and en‐
danger driving safety.
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Releasing the parking brake
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To release the EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake), press the EPB switch in the fol‐
lowing condition:
• Have the engine start/stop button in
the ON position.
• Depress the brake pedal.
Make sure the brake warning light goes
off.
To release EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake) automatically:
• Shift lever in P (Park)
With the engine running depress the
brake pedal and shift out of P (Park)
to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
• Shift lever in N (Neutral)
With the engine running depress 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.
3. Close the driver's door, engine
hood and trunk.
4. Depress the accelerator
while the shift lever is in R (Rear),
D (Drive) or manual mode.
Make sure the brake warning light goes
off.
NOTICE
• For your safety, you can engage
the EPB even though the engine
stop/start button is in the OFF po‐
sition, but you cannot release it.
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