Kia Optima: 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 release button. Then lower the handle to the released position while holding the button in.
WARNING
To prevent unintentional movement when stopped and leaving the vehicle, do not use the gearshift lever in place of the parking brake. Set the parking brake AND make sure the gearshift lever is securely positioned in 1st (First) gear or R (Reverse) for manual transaxle equipped vehicles and in P (Park) for automatic transaxle equipped vehicles.
Check the brake warning light each time you start the engine. This warning light will be illuminated when the engine is running and the parking brake is set.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off.
If the brake warning light remains on after the parking brake is released, there may be a malfunction in the brake system. Immediate attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehicle immediately. If that is not possible, use extreme caution while operating the vehicle and only continue to drive the vehicle until you reach the first safe location or repair shop.
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 g ...
Parking on Curbed Streets
When parking your vehicle on an uphill grade, park as close to the curb
as possible and turn the front wheels away from the curb so that the front wheels
will contact the curb if the vehicle ...
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Inspection (With GDS)
1.
Check BCM input/output specification
of multifunction switch using the GDS. If the specification is abnormal,
replace the lamp or wiper switch.
2.
If diagnosis is ...
Compact Spare Tire Replacement
A compact spare tire has a shorter tread life than a regular size tire. Replace
it when you can see the tread wear indicator bars on the tire. The replacement compact
spare tire should be the same ...
Climate control seat (if equipped)
The climate control seat is provided to cool or warm the seat during hot or cold
weather by blowing air through small vent holes on the surface of the seat and seatback.
While the engine is runn ...