Kia Carens: Electronic parking brake (EPB) / Applying the parking brake

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Brake system / Electronic parking brake (EPB) / Applying the parking brake

To apply the EPB (Electronic parking brake):

Pull up the EPB switch.

Make sure the warning light comes on.

✽ NOTICE

On a steep incline or when pulling a trailer if the vehicle does not stand still, do as follows:

1. Apply the EPB.

2. Pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds.

CAUTION

Do not operate the parking brake while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation. It could damage the vehicle system and endanger driving safety.

Electronic parking brake (EPB)

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Releasing the parking

To release the EPB (Electronic parking brake), press the EPB switch in the following condition: Have the ignition switch or engine start/stop button in the ON position. Depress the brake pedal. ...

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