Electronic Parking Brake (Epb); Auto Hold - Kia SPORTAGE Features & Functions Manual

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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*

The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric
motor to engage the parking brake.
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch
that the indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster.
If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for
more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application.
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in
Reverse or Drive. To release EPB manually, depress the brake
pedal, then press the EPB switch
the ON position. Ensure that the indicator light is OFF.
QUICK TIPS
•
When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make
sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•
Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake
pressure if parked on a decline or incline
REMINDERS:
•
As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for
approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
•
If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain
lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system
checked
•
The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
•
A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or
releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB
is functioning properly
Refer to section 5 in the Owner's Manual for more information.
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.
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Auto Hold*

Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill
even though the brake pedal is not depressed after the
driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by depressing
the brake pedal. Auto Hold can be turned On/Off using the
AUTO HOLD button on the center panel below the gear
B
shift. Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver's door, engine
hood and liftgate must be closed, and the driver's seat belt
must be fastened.
The AUTO HOLD indicator on the Instrument Cluster
has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a standstill and AUTO
HOLD button pressed ON, the indicator will illuminate
B
white. While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a
standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white.
Green: Engaged - When coming to a complete stop
by depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator
changes from white to green.
Off (not illuminated) - The indicator will turn off when the AUTO HOLD
button is manually pressed off or when the EPB is manually turned on.
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Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may
be a system malfunction. Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer.
REMINDERS:
•
Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive or Neutral
•
To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving
downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
•
Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped.
Always pay attention to traffic and road conditions, and be prepared to
depress the brakes
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner's Manual for more information.
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B
(Type B shown. Located below gear shift)
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