Kia Sportage: Electronic parking brake (EPB) / When the EPB (electronic parking brake) is not released

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Brake system / Electronic parking brake (EPB) / 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.

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. WA ...

AUTO HOLD

The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in a standstill even though the brake pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal. 1.Depress ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) Owners Manual: Theft-alarm stage

The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is armed. A front or rear door is opened without using the ignition key or transmitter (or smart key). The liftgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key). The engine hood is opened. The horn ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) Owners Manual: Tire replacement

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear Indicator (A) will appear as a solid band across the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on the tire. Replace the tire when this happens. Do not wait for the band to appear across the entire tread before replacing the ...