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: Luggage Side Trim Components and components location
Component Location
[5Door]
1. Luggage side trim
[3Door]
1. Luggage side trim
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Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Door lock/unlock in an emergency
situation
If the smart key does not operate normally,
you can lock or unlock the doors by
using the mechanical key.
1.Press and hold the release button (1)
and remove the mechanical key (2).
2.Insert the key into the hole of the outside
door handle. Turn the key toward
the rear of the vehicle to ...