Kia K900: Electric parking brake (EPB)
Applying the parking brake
To apply the EPB (electric parking brake):
1.Depress the brake pedal.
2.Pull up the EPB switch.
Make sure the warning light comes on.
Also, the EPB is applied automatically if the Auto Hold button is on when the Engine Start/Stop Button is OFF position. (for shift by cable)
Also, the EPB is applied automatically when the Engine Start/Stop Button is OFF position.(for shift by wire)
However, if you press the EPB switch after the engine is turned off, the EPB will not be applied.
CAUTION
Do not operate the parking brake / EPB while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the EPB (electric parking brake), press the EPB switch in the following condition:
- Set the Engine Start/Stop Button in the ON position.
- Depress the brake pedal.
Make sure the brake warning light goes off.
To release EPB (electric parking brake) automatically:
- Shift lever in P (Park) With the engine running depress the brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to R (Rear), N (Neutral) or D (Drive).
- Shift lever in N (Neutral) With the engine running depress the brake pedal and shift out of N (Neutral) to R (Rear) or D (Drive).
- Automatic transaxle vehicle
1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, engine hood and trunk.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal while the shift lever is in R (Rear), D (Drive) or M (Manual) 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, depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake manually with the EPB switch when you drive downhill or when backing up the vehicle.
CAUTION
- If the parking brake warning light is still on even though the EPB has been released, have the system checked by an authorized K900 Kia dealer.
- Do not drive your vehicle with the EPB applied. It may cause excessive brake pad and brake rotor wear.
EPB (electric parking brake) may be automatically applied when:
- The EPB is overheated
- Requested by other systems
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System warning
If you try to drive off depressing the accelerator pedal with the EPB applied,
but doesn't release automatically, a warning will sound and a message will appear.
If the driver's seat ...
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If service brakes fail to operate while the vehicle is in motion, you can make
an emergency stop with the parking brake. The stopping distance, however, will be
much greater than normal.
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