Kia Carnival Manual page 417

Driving your vehicle
Automatic release of EPB
The EPB is released automatically
under following conditions.
Shift lever type (if equipped)
Gear in P (Park)
With the engine running engage
the brake pedal and shift out of P
(Park) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
Gear in N (Neutral)
With the engine running engage
the brake pedal and shift out of N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D
(Drive).
1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, bonnet
and tailgate.
4. Press the accelerator pedal whilst
the gear is in R (Reverse), D
(Drive) or Sports mode.
Shift dial SBW type (if equipped)
1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, bonnet
and tailgate.
4. Press the accelerator pedal whilst
the gear is in R (Reverse), D
(Drive) or Sports mode.
Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
NOTICE
For your safety, you can engage
the EPB even though the ENGINE
START/STOP button is in the OFF
position, but you cannot release
it.
For your safety, press the brake
pedal and release the parking
brake manually with the EPB
switch when you drive downhill or
when backing up the vehicle.
Do not follow the above procedure
when driving on a flat level ground.
The vehicle may suddenly move for -
ward.
NOTICE
If the parking brake warning light is
still on even though the EPB has
been released, have the system
checked by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an autho -
rised Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
Do not drive your vehicle with the
EPB applied. It may cause excessive
brake pad and brake rotor wear.
Brake system
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