Kia Carens 2014 Manual page 1095

Parking brake - Hand type
Applying the parking brake
ORP052024/H
To engage the parking brake, first
apply the foot brake and then without
pressing the release button in, pull
the parking brake lever up as far as
possible. In addition it is recommend-
ed that when parking the vehicle on
a gradient, the shift lever should be
positioned in the appropriate low
gear for manual transaxle vehicles or
in the P (Park) position for automatic
transaxle vehicles.
CAUTION
• Driving with the parking brake
applied will cause excessive
brake pad (or lining) and
brake rotor wear.
• Do not operate the parking
brake whilst the vehicle is
moving except in an emer-
gency situation. It could dam-
age the vehicle system and
make endanger driving safety.
Driving your vehicle
Releasing the parking brake
To release the parking brake, first
apply the foot brake and pull up the
parking brake lever slightly. Secondly
press the release button (1) and
lower the parking brake lever (2)
whilst pressing the button.
ORP052025R
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