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Good braking practices

  • Be sure the parking brake is not engaged and the parking brake indicator light is off before driving.

  • The vehicle will not stop as quickly if the brakes are wet. Apply the brakes lightly until the braking action returns to normal.

  • If you get a flat tyre whilst driving, apply the brakes gently and keep the vehicle straight ahead whilst it slows down. Pull the vehicle slowly and safely off the road and stop in a safe place.

  • Be cautious when parking on a hill. Firmly engage the parking brake and shift to P.

  • If your vehicle is facing downhill, turn the front wheels into the kerb to help keep the vehicle from rolling.

    If your vehicle is facing uphill, turn the front wheels away from the kerb to help keep the vehicle from rolling.

  • Block the wheels if there is no kerb or if it is required by other conditions to keep the vehicle from rolling.

  • The parking brake can freeze in the engaged position under certain conditions such as snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet.

    If there is risk of the parking brake freezing, apply it only temporarily whilst shifting to P and block the rear wheels so that the vehicle cannot roll. Then, release the parking brake.

  • Do not hold the vehicle on an incline with the accelerator pedal. This can cause the reduction gear to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.

  • Do not pump the brake pedal as the vehicle is equipped with ABS.

  • The vehicle is equipped with electronic hydraulic brake. Due to malfunction or power instability, the brake booster may not operate normally and cause the brake pedal to feel stiff, resulting in longer braking distances. In this case, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal stronger than usual. Have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • The sound of electronic hydraulic brake operating or its motor may be heard temporarily when:

    • Repeatedly depressing the brake pedal

    • Opening driver's door

    • Depressing the brake pedal with the vehicle off

  • In below cases, some electric brake pump noise and motor vibration may occur temporarily. This is normal operation.

    • When the pedal is pushed down very quickly

    • When the pedal is pushed down multiple times in short intervals

    • When the ABS function is activated during braking

NOTICE

  • When stepping on the brake pedal under a certain driving or weather condition, you may witness your car make a sound of squealing or some other noises. This is not a brake malfunction but a normal phenomenon.

  • When driving on the road to which de-icing chemicals are applied, the vehicle may witness noises from the brake or abnormal abrasion of tyres because of such de-icing chemicals. You should operate brake additionally so that you would be able to remove the de-icing chemicals on the brake disk and pad under a safe traffic condition.