SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE30*IF EQUIPPED
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 A . Ensure that the
indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster .
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 A, with the ignition switch in the ON position . Ensure that the
indicator light is OFF .
REMINDERS:
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As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
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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
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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
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Auto Hold*
The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in 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 .
Depress the brake pedal, start the engine and then press the AUTO
HOLD button B . The white Auto Hold indicator will come on indicating
the system is in standby .
Before the Auto Hold will engage, the driver's door, engine hood and
trunk must be closed and the driver's seat belt must be fastened .
When coming to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal,
the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green indicating the
Auto Hold is engaged and EPB is applied . The vehicle will remain at a
standstill even if you release the brake pedal .
If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be released .
•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB •If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
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