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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 release
To release the parking brake, pull the
parking brake release lever while apply-
ing 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 system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brakeapplied will cause excessive brakepad and brake rotor wear.
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WARNING- Parking brake
• To prevent unintentional move- ment when stopped and leaving
the vehicle, do not us e the
gear shift lever in place of the
parking brake. Set the parking
brake AND make s ure the
gear shift lever is securely posi-
tioned in P (Park).
• Never allow a per son who is unfa-
miliar with the vehicle or children
to touch the parking brake. If the
parking brake is released unin-
tentionally, serious injury may
occur.
