Kia Sorento 2022 Manual page 392

Driving your vehicle
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Pull up the EPB switch.
Make sure the warning light comes
on.
Also, the EPB is applied automati-
cally 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
children left unattended in the vehi-
cle.
If you leave children unaccompanied
in the vehicle, they may be able to
set the vehicle in motion, for exam-
ple by:
Releasing the parking brake.
Shifting the transmission out of P
(Park) position.
Starting the engine. In addition,
they may operate vehicle equip-
ment.
Never leave children and animals
unattended 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:
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1. Apply the EPB.
2. Pull up the EPB switch for more
than 3 seconds.
Do not operate the EPB whilst the
vehicle is moving except in an emer-
gency situation.
NOTICE
A click or electric brake motor whine
sound may be heard whilst operat-
ing or releasing the EPB.
These conditions are normal and
indicate 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
button 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