Kia Optima: 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 go or it may occur whenever you depress the brake pedal.
WARNING - Brake Wear
This brake wear warning sound means your vehicle needs service. If you ignore this audible warning, you will eventually lose braking performance, which could lead to a serious accident.
✽ NOTICE
To avoid costly brake repairs, do not continue to drive with worn brake pads. Always replace brake pads or linings as a complete front or rear axle sets.
Please remember that some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when you first apply (or lightly apply) the brakes. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with your brakes.
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 ...
Parking Brake
• To set the parking brake, pull the parking brake handle fully and firmly upward
while applying the service brake.
• To release the parking brake, pull the handle up slightly and push the rele ...
See also:
Speed sensing door lock system (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically locked after the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h
(9.3 mi/h). And all doors will be automatically unlocked when you turn the engine
off or when you remove the ignition ...
Receiving a Phone Call
When receiving a phone call, a ringtone is audible from speakers and the audio
system changes into telephone mode. When receiving a phone call, “Incoming call”
message and incoming phone number (i ...
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
section 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and components
to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way. ...