Kia Stinger CK: Electronic parking brake (EPB) / Releasing the parking brake
To release the EPB (electronic parking brake), press the EPB switch while doing the following:
- Have the ignition switch or engine start/stop button in the ON position.
- Depress the brake pedal.
- The shift lever must be in P (Park).
Make sure the brake warning light goes off.
To release EPB (electronic parking brake) automatically:
- Shift lever in P (Park)
With the engine running depress the brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive). - Shift lever in N (Neutral)
With the engine running depress the brake pedal and shift out of N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive). - Automatic Transmission
1. Close the driver's door, engine hood and liftgate.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Start the engine.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal while the shift lever is in R (Reverse), D (Drive) or Sports mode.
Make sure the brake warning light goes off.
✽ NOTICE
- For your safety, you can engage the EPB even though the ignition switch or engine stop/start 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.
Do not follow the above procedure when driving on a flat level ground. The vehicle may suddenly move forward.
✽ NOTICE
If the parking brake warning light is still on even though the EPB has been released, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Do not drive your vehicle with the EPB applied. It may cause excessive brake pad and brake rotor wear.
EPB (electronic parking brake) may be automatically applied when:
- The EPB is overheated
- Requested by other systems
✽ NOTICE
For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) equipped vehicles with AUTO HOLD function used while driving, if the ignition button has been turned OFF, the EPB will be engaged automatically. Therefore, AUTO HOLD function should be turned off before the ignition button is turned off.
Other information:
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking, always maintain a safe distance between you and objects ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be reduced during extreme road conditions. The vehicle should be driven at reduced speeds in the following circumstances: When driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered roads When driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has different surface heights.Opening the hood 1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly. Only open the hood with the vehicle on a flat surface, engine is turned off, shift lever placed in P (Park) position and setting the parking brake. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary latch (1) left side of the hood center and lift the hood (2).Categories
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