Kia Optima: In the Event of Brake Failure
If the service brakes should fail to operate while the vehicle is in motion,
you can make an emergency stop with the parking brake. The stopping distance, however,
will be much greater than normal.
WARNING - Parking Brake
Pulling on the parking brake while the vehicle is moving at normal speeds can
cause a sudden loss of control of the vehicle. If you must use the parking brake
to stop the vehicle, use great caution in applying the brake.
WARNING - Brakes
- Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. This will create
abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive brake lining and pad wear, and
increased stopping distances.
- When descending a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear and avoid continuous
application of the brakes. Continuous brake application will cause the brakes
to overheat and could result in a temporary loss of braking performance.
- Wet brakes may result in the vehicle not slowing down at the usual rate
and pulling to one side when the brakes are applied. Applying the brakes lightly
will indicate whether they have been affected in this way. Always test your
brakes in this fashion after driving through deep water. To dry the brakes,
apply them lightly while maintaining a safe forward speed until brake performance
returns to normal.
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that the power-assisted brakes lose power because of a stalled engine
or some other reason, you ...
Your vehicle has disc brakes.
When your front brake pads are worn and it’s time for new pads, you will hear
a high-pitched warning sound from your front brakes. You may hear this sound come
and g ...
See also:
Fuel Requirements
Your new Kia vehicle must use only unleaded fuel having an octane rating of at
least 87.
Your new Kia is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as
well as minimize exhaust emi ...
Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System
To ensure that the safety belts provide the maximum protection, please follow
these instructions:
Use the belts at all times - even on short trips.
If the safety belt is twisted, straighten it ...
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
Your vehicle has disc brakes.
When your front brake pads are worn and it’s time for new pads, you will hear
a high-pitched warning sound from your front brakes. You may hear this sound come
and g ...