Kia Optima: Parking brake

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 ...

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 ...

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Headrest
The rear seat(s) is equipped with headrests in the outboard seating positions for the occupant's safety and comfort. The headrest not only provides comfort for passengers, but also helps prot ...

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS (T-GDI ENGINE)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace SEVE ...

Seat height (for driver’s seat)
Pull the front portion of the control switch up to raise or down to lower the front part of the seat cushion. Pull the rear portion of the control switch up to raise or down to lower the rear pa ...