Kia Cadenza: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) / 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.
✽ NOTICE
During emergency braking by the EPB, the parking brake warning light will illuminate to indicate that the system is operating.
WARNING
Do not operate the electronic parking brake while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation. Applying the electronic parking brake while the vehicle is moving at normal speeds can cause a sudden loss of control of the vehicle. If you must use the electronic parking brake to stop the vehicle, use great caution in applying the brake.
CAUTION
If you notice a continuous noise or burning smell when the EPB is used for emergency braking, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
When the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) is not released
If the EPB does not release normally, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer by loading the vehicle on a flatbed tow truck and have the system checked.
EPB malfunction indicator
This warning light illuminates if the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
changed to the ON position and
goes off in approximately 3 seconds
if the system is operating normally.
If the EPB malfunct ...
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. ...
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