Releasing the parking brake

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  1. Firmly engage the brake pedal.

  2. Pull up the parking brake lever slightly.

  3. Engage the release button and lower the parking brake lever whilst holding the button.

WARNING

  • When parking or leaving your vehicle, always come to a complete stop and continue to engage the brake pedal. Make sure to shift to 1st, R (Reverse) or P (Park), apply the parking brake, and start the vehicle from LOCK or 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 whilst 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.

  • If the parking brake does not release or does not release all the way, have your vehicle checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.