Kia Optima: Applying the parking brake
Foot type
To engage the parking brake, first apply the foot brake and then depress the parking brake pedal down as far as possible.
Hand type
To engage the parking brake, first apply the foot brake and then pull up the parking brake lever as far as possible.
In addition it is recommended that when parking the vehicle on a incline, the shift lever should be in a low gear on manual transaxle vehicles or in the P (Park) position on automatic transaxle vehicles.
CAUTION
- Driving with the parking brake applied will cause excessive brake pad and brake rotor wear.
- Do not operate the parking brake while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation. It could damage the vehicle system and make endanger driving safety.
Parking brake
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Releasing the parking brake
Foot type
To release the parking brake, depress the parking brake pedal a second time while
applying the foot brake. The pedal will automatically extend to the fully released
position.
Hand ...
See also:
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels.
Then, shift back and forth betwe ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative
cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
2.
To remove the seat belt anchor
pretensioner (C), keep on push ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the lower (A) after loosening
the mounting screws.(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")
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