Applying the parking brake
To apply EPB (Electronic Parking Brake):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Pull up the EPB switch.
Make sure the Parking Brake warning light comes on.
EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may be automatically applied when:
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. However, braking distance will be longer than normal.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, do not operate the EPB while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation. It could damage the brake system and lead to an accident.
Information
During emergency braking, the Parking Brake warning light will illuminate to indicate that the system is operating.
NOTICE
If you continuously notice a noise or burning smell when the EPB is used for emergency braking, have the system checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Releasing the parking brake
To release EPB (Electronic Parking Brake):
1. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON or START position.
2. Press the EPB switch while depressing the brake pedal.
Make sure the Parking Brake warning light goes off.
To release EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) automatically:
• Gear in P (Park)
With the engine running depress the brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
• Gear in N (Neutral)
With the engine running depress the brake pedal and shift out of N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
• Satisfy the following conditions
1. Ensure the doors, hood and tailgate are closed.
2. With the engine running, depress the brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or Manual shift mode.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal. Make sure the Parking Brake warning light goes off.
Information
NOTICE
Warning messages
To release EPB, fasten seatbelt and close door, hood and tailgate
If the situation occurs, depress the brake pedal and release EPB by pressing the EPB switch.
WARNING
NOTICE
Information
AUTO HOLD turning Off! Press brake pedal
When the conversion from Auto Hold to EPB is not working properly a warning will sound and a message will appear.
Parking brake automatically engaged
When EPB is applied while Auto Hold is activated, a warning will sound and a message will appear.
EPB malfunction
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to the ON position and goes off in approximately 3 seconds if the system is operating normally.
If the EPB warning light remains on, comes on while driving, or does not come on when the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to the ON position, this indicates that the EPB may have malfunctioned.
If this occurs, have the system checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
The EPB warning light may illuminate when the ESC indicator comes on to indicate that ESC is not working properly, but it does not indicate a malfunction of EPB.
NOTICE
Parking brake warning light
Check the Parking Brake warning light by pressing the Engine Stop/Start button to the ON position.
This light will be illuminated when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. Before driving, be sure the parking brake is released and the Parking Brake warning light is OFF.
If the Parking Brake warning light remains on after the parking brake is released while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction in the brake system. Immediate attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehicle immediately. If that is not possible, use extreme caution while operating the vehicle and only continue to drive the vehicle until you can reach a safe location.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Malfunction
If the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) does not release normally, DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. Have your vehicle inspected at an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
It is recommended to have your vehicle towed on a flatbed tow truck if the EPB malfunction occurs.
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