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Driving your vehicle
Emergency braking
When the EPB (electric parking
brake) does not release
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
WARNING
If there is a problem with the brake pedal
while driving, emergency braking is pos-
sible by pulling up and holding the EPB
switch. Braking is possible only while you
are holding the EPB switch.
If the EPB does not release normally, we
recommend that you take your vehicle to
an authorized Kia dealer by loading the
vehicle on a flatbed tow truck and have
the system checked.
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-
dents due to improper or danger-
ous 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.
WARNING
Do not operate the parking brake
while the vehicle is moving except
in an emergency situation.
The braking distance for vehicle
equipped with an anti-lock braking
system (or Electronic Stability
Control) may be longer than for
those without it in the following
road conditions.
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NOTICE
During emergency braking by the EPB,
the parking brake warning light will
illuminate to indicate that the system is
operating.
During these conditions the vehicle
should be driven at reduced
speeds:
CAUTION
• Rough, gravel or snow-covered
roads.
• With tire chains installed.
If you continuously notice a noise or
burning smell when the EPB is used
for emergency braking, we recom-
mend that the system be checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
• On roads where the road surface
is pitted or has different surface
height.
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