Kia Sportage: Brake system / Electronic parking brake (EPB)

Releasing the parking brake

To release the parking brake, depress the parking brake pedal a second time while applying the foot brake. The pedal will automatically extend to the fully released position. WARNING - Parking ...

Applying the parking brake

To apply the EPB (electronic 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 ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Immobilizer Indicator Light (Without Smart Key)

This indicator light illuminates: • When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly while the ignition switch is ON. - At this time, you can start the engine. - The indicator light goes off after starting the engine. This indicator light blinks: • When there is a malfuncti ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Photo Sensor Description and operation

Description The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles. The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive force in proportion to the amount ...