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:
Side Airbag
Your vehicle is equipped with a side airbag in each front seat. The purpose of
the airbag is to provide the vehicle’s driver and/or the front passenger with additional
protection other than that ...
Components and Components Location
Component Location
1. Rear glass defogger relay (Engine room relay box)
2. Rear glass defogger switch (A/C controller)
3. Rear glass defogger
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Front Door Edge Warning Light
A red light comes on when the front door is opened. The purpose of this light
is to assist when you get in or out and also to warn passing vehicles. ...