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:
Changing tires
1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R
(Reverse) for manual transaxle or
P (Park) for automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard wa ...
Relay Box (Engine Compartment). Repair procedures
Inspection
Power Relay Test (Type A)
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Do not use pliers.
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Pliers will damage the
re ...
Compass Mirror. Description and Operation
Function
1.
Push the A button lower of the
rear view mirror to turn on the function of the compass mirror so that displays
a sign of a direction on the small board in the upper-righ ...