Kia SORENTO HEV 2023 Manual page 332

Driving your vehicle
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.
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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. Press the EPB switch.
4. Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
Automatic release of EPB
The EPB is released automatically under
following conditions.
僅 Automatic transmission
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 (Rear), D (Drive) or
Sports mode.
Make sure the brake warning light goes
off.
NOTICE
僅 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.
Brake system