Electronic Parking Brake (Epb) - Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual

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Electronic parking brake (EPB)

Applying the parking brake
To apply EPB (Electronic Parking Brake):
2C_EPBEngage
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Pull up the EPB switch.
Make sure the Parking Brake warning light
comes on.
EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may be
automatically applied when:
• Requested by other systems
• The driver turns the engine off while
Auto Hold is operating.
Emergency braking
If there is a problem with the brake pedal
while driving, emergency braking is
possible by pulling up and holding the
EPB switch. Braking is possible only while
you are holding the EPB switch. However,
braking distance may be longer than
normal.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death, do not operate the EPB while the
vehicle is moving except in an
emergency. It may damage the brake
system and cause a collision.
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Information
During emergency braking, the Parking
Brake warning light illuminates and you
may hear a clicking noise.
NOTICE
If you notice a noise or burning smell
when the EPB is used for emergency
braking, we recommend that the system
be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Releasing the parking brake
To release EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake):
2C_EPBRelease
1. Move the Engine Start/Stop button to
ON or START.
2. Press the EPB switch while depressing
the brake pedal.
Make sure the Parking Brake warning light
goes off.