Brake System - Kia Niro Owner's Manual

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Brake system

In the event of brake failure
Operation
僅 Make an emergency stop with the
parking brake.
Operating condition(s)
僅 The brake has failed
WARNING
Avoid applying the parking brake to stop
the vehicle whilst it is moving except in
an emergency situation. Applying the
parking brake whilst the vehicle is mov -
ing at normal speeds can cause a sud -
den loss of control of the vehicle. If you
must use the parking brake to stop the
vehicle, use great caution in applying the
brake.
Power-assisted brakes
Operation
僅 Apply greater force to the brake
pedal.
Operating condition(s)
僅 The vehicle is stalled
WARNING
Avoid continuous application of the
brakes when descending a long or steep
hill by shifting to a lower gear. Continu -
ous brake application will cause the
brakes to overheat and could result in a
temporary loss of braking performance.
CAUTION
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the brake pedal. This will create abnor -
mally high brake temperatures which
can cause excessive brake lining and
pad wear.
NOTICE
僅 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 mal -
function but a normal phenomenon.
僅 When driving on the road to which
deicing chemicals are applied, the
vehicle may witness noises from the
brake or abnormal abrasion of tyres
because of such deicing chemicals.
You should operate brake additionally
so that you would be able to remove
the deicing chemicals on the brake
disk and pad under a safe traffic con -
dition.
Brake over accelerator
Operation
1. Apply the brakes steady and firmly.
2. Stop the vehicle safely.
3. Shift to P. Turn the engine off and
apply the parking brake.
4. Inspect the accelerator pedal for any
interference.
Operating condition(s)
僅 The accelerator pedal is stuck
NOTICE
If none are found and the condition per -
sists, have your vehicle towed to a pro -
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