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.
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See also:
Inspection
1.
Check the rubber parts for wear
and deterioration.
2.
Compress and extend the piston
rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound
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Opening the trunk
Press the trunk unlock button for more than 1 second on the transmitter
(or smart key).
Press the button on the trunk handle with the smart key in your possession.
Once the trunk is opene ...
Checking the Coolant Level
WARNING - Removing Radiator Cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating.
Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in
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