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 Owners Manual: Good driving practices
Never take the vehicle out of gear and
coast down a hill. This is extremely
hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in
gear.
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause
them to overheat and malfunction.
Instead, when you are driving down a
long hill, slow down and shift to a lower
...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra distance
for braking.
Avoid sudden braking or steering.
When braking with non-ABS brakes
pump the brake pedal with ...
