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:
Tire and loading information label
The label located on the driver's door
sill gives the original tire size, cold
tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle, the number of people that
can be in your vehicle and vehic ...
Specifications
Items
Specification
Hood
Type
Rear hinged, gas lifter type
Front Door
Construction
Front hinged, fra ...
Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module. Description and Operation
Description
The passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad and protects the front
passenger in the event of a frontal crash. The SRSCM determines if and when to deploy
the PAB.
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