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Driving your vehicle
Parking brake To set the parking brake, depress the
parking brake pedal fully and firmly
downward while applying the service
brake.
Manual releaseTo release the parking brake, pull the
parking brake release lever while
applying the service brake. The
pedal will automatically extend to the
fully released position. If the parking
brake pedal does not release or does
not release all the way, have the sys-
tem checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brakeapplied will cause excessivebrake pad and brake rotor wear.
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WARNING
- Parking brake
To prevent unintentional movement when stopped and
leaving the vehicle, do not use
the gearshift lever in place of
the parking brake. Set the
parking brake AND make sure
the gearshift lever is securely
positioned in P (Park).
Never allow a person who is unfamiliar with the vehicle or
children to touch the parking
brake. If the parking brake is
released unintentionally, seri-
ous injury may occur.
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