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 (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Good braking practices

WARNING Whenever leaving the vehicle or parking, always come to a complete stop and continue to depress the brake pedal. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position, then apply the parking brake, and place the Engine Start/Stop button in the OFF position. Vehicles with the parking brake ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Armed stage

Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below. 1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle. 2. Make sure that all doors (and liftgate) and engine hood are closed and latched. 3. Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system ...