Releasing the parking brake

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To release the parking brake:

  1. Firmly engage the brake pedal.
  2. Press the parking brake pedal. It will release automatically.

If the parking brake does not release or only partially releases, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

  • When parking or leaving your vehicle, always come to a complete stop and continue to engage the brake pedal. Make sure to shift the gear to P (Park), apply the parking brake, and press the ENGINE START/STOP button in the LOCK/OFF position.

    Vehicles without the parking brake fully applied are at risk of moving inadvertently and causing injury or death to yourself or others.

  • NEVER allow a passenger or anyone who is unfamiliar with your vehicle to touch the parking brake. If the parking brake is released unintentionally, serious injury or death may occur.

  • Only release the parking brake when you are seated inside your vehicle with your foot firmly on the brake pedal.

NOTE

  • Do not engage the accelerator pedal while the parking brake is applied. If you do so, a warning will sound. Damage to the parking brake may occur.

  • Driving with the parking brake applied can overheat the braking system and cause premature wear or damage to the brake parts. Make sure the parking brake is released and the Brake Warning Light is OFF before driving.

WARNING

Never allow a passenger or anyone who is unfamiliar with your vehicle to touch the parking brake. If the parking brake is released unintentionally, serious injury or death may occur.

Check the Brake Warning Light by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button in the START or ON position (do not press the button to start the engine). The Brake Warning Light illuminates when you apply the parking brake while the ENGINE START/STOP button is 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 you release the parking brake while the engine is running, there may be a brake system malfunction that requires immediate attention.

If possible, stop driving your vehicle immediately. If that is not possible, use extreme caution while operating your vehicle, and only continue to drive it until you can reach a safe location or repair shop.