Kia Sportage: 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.
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.
✽ NOTICE
During emergency braking by the EPB, the parking brake warning light will illuminate to indicate that the system is operating.
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.
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 operation
normally.
If the EPB malfunction ...
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. ...
Other information:
Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: 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 ...
Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Special service tools
Special Service Tools Tool Name / Number Illustration Description Disc & hub assembly bolt remover 09977- 3R000 Removal and installation of disc & hub assembly bolt ...
