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CAUTION
• Driving with the parking brake ap‐
plied will cause excessive brake
pad and brake rotor wear.
• Do not operate the parking brake
while the vehicle is moving except
in an emergency situation. It could
damage the vehicle system and
make endanger driving safety.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and pull up the parking
brake lever slightly. Secondly depress
the release button (1) and lower the
parking brake lever (2) while holding
the button.
If the parking brake does not release or
does not release all the way, have the
system checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
• If your vehicle is equipped with an au‐
tomatic transaxle, don't let your vehi‐
cle creep forward. To avoid creeping
forward, keep your foot firmly on the
brake pedal when the vehicle is stop‐
ped.
• Be cautious when parking on a hill.
Firmly engage the parking brake and
place the shift lever in P (automatic
transaxle). or in first or reverse gear
(manual transaxle). If your vehicle is
facing downhill, turn the front wheels
into the curb to help keep the vehicle
from rolling. If your vehicle is facing
uphill, turn the front wheels away
from the curb to help keep the vehi‐
cle from rolling. If there is no curb or
if it is required by other conditions to
keep the vehicle from rolling, block
the wheels.
Driving your vehicle
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