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Kia Telluride: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) / Releasing the parking brake

Releasing the parking brake with EPB switch

Releasing the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) switch in Kia Telluride
  1. Turn the vehicle on.

  2. Firmly depress the brake pedal.

  3. Press the EPB switch.

  4. Confirm that the brake warning indicator has turned off.

Automatic release of EPB

The EPB releases automatically under the following conditions:

For Automatic Transmission

  1. Start the vehicle.

  2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.

  3. Make sure the driver's door, hood, and liftgate are fully closed.

  4. Press the accelerator pedal while the transmission is in R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

Confirm that the brake warning indicator is no longer illuminated.

NOTE

Do not operate your Kia Telluride with the EPB engaged. Driving with the Electronic Parking Brake applied can cause excessive wear to the brake pads and brake rotors.

WARNING

  • Do not perform the following procedure on flat, level ground, as the vehicle may unexpectedly move forward.

    • The EPB can be applied even when the vehicle is in the OFF position, but it cannot be released until the vehicle is turned on again.

    • When backing up or driving downhill, depress the brake pedal and manually release the EPB using the switch before moving the vehicle.

  • If the brake warning indicator remains illuminated after the EPB has been released, have your Kia Telluride inspected by an authorized Kia dealer without delay.

Applying the parking brake

Applying the parking brake with EPB switch Firmly depress the brake pedal...

Instrument cluster display for warning message

The instrument cluster in your Kia Telluride displays the following Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning messages whenever the corresponding operating conditions are detected...

Other information:

Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual: Securing a CRS with a lap/shoulder belt

If the LATCH system is not being used, the Child Restraint System must be installed using the lap portion of the vehicle's lap/shoulder seat belt in accordance with both the CRS manufacturer's instructions and the Kia Telluride owner's manual. Automatic locking mode Under normal driving conditions, passenger seat belts operate in Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode and move freely with the occupant.

Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual: Intelligent Speed Limit Assist operation. Warning and control

Warning and control Intelligent Speed Limit Assist provides several warning and control functions designed to help the driver recognize posted speed limits and respond appropriately while driving the Kia Telluride. Depending on road conditions and system operation, the following features may be available: Displaying the speed limit Speeding warning Changing the set speed Auto set speed change TIP The warning and control functions of Intelligent Speed Limit Assist operate based on an Offset setting of "0".