Kia Cee'd: Electric 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 parking brake while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation.
✽ NOTICE
During emergency braking by the EPB, the parking brake warning light will illuminate to indicate that the system is operating.
CAUTION
If you continuously notice a noise or burning smell when the EPB is used for emergency braking, we recommend that the system be 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 malfunct ...
When the EPB (electric parking
brake) does not release
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. ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Parking Brake Lever Repair procedures
Removal
The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead
to stiff operation and premature failure.
1.
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer t ...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
If the ba ...
