Releasing the parking brake
To release the parking brake:
- Firmly depress the brake pedal.
- Depress the parking brake pedal and it will release automatically.
If the parking brake does not release or does not release all the way, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Whenever leaving your Kia or parking, always come to a complete stop and continue to depress the brake pedal. Make sure the gear is shifted to P (Park) position, apply the parking brake, and place the ENGINE START/STOP button in the LOCK/OFF position.
Vehicles with the parking brake not fully engaged are at risk for moving inadvertently and causing injury to yourself or others.
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NEVER allow anyone who is unfamiliar with your Kia to touch the parking brake. If the parking brake is released unintentionally, serious injury may occur.
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Only release the parking brake when you are seated inside your Kia with your foot firmly on the brake pedal.
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Do not apply the accelerator pedal while the parking brake is engaged. If you depress the accelerator pedal with the parking brake engaged, a warning will sound. Damage to the parking brake may occur.
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Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the braking system and cause premature wear or damage to brake parts. Make sure the parking brake is released and the Brake Warning Light is off before driving.
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Never allow a passenger to touch the parking brake. If the parking brake is released unintentionally, serious injury may occur.
Check the brake warning light by turning the ENGINE START/STOP button to ON (do not start the engine). This light will appear when the parking brake is applied with the ENGINE START/STOP button in the START or ON position.
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 while engine is running, there may be a malfunction in the brake system. Immediate attention is necessary.
If possible, cease driving your Kia immediately. If that is not possible, use extreme caution while operating your Kia and only continue to drive your Kia until you can reach a safe location or repair shop.