Kia Optima: Power Brakes
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 can still stop your vehicle by applying greater force to the brake pedal than you normally would. The stopping distance, however, will be longer. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance intervals.
When the engine is not running, the reserve brake power is partially depleted each time the brake pedal is applied. Do not pump the brake pedal when the power assist has been interrupted. Pump the brake pedal only when necessary to maintain steering control on slippery surfaces.
Brake System
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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 ...
See also:
Fuses
A vehicle’s electrical system is protected from electrical overload damage by
fuses.
This vehicle has two fuse panels, one located in the driver’s side kick panel,
the other in the engine compa ...
Tire Care
For proper maintenance, safety, and maximum fuel economy, you must always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the load limits and weight
distribution recommended for your ...
Fuel Pressure Test
1.
Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer
to “Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line” in this group).
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