Kia SOUL Owner's Manual page 289

In addition it is recommended that when
parking the vehicle on a gradient, the
shift lever should be positioned in the
appropriate low gear on
transaxle vehicles or in the P (Park) posi-
tion for automatic transaxle vehicles.
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake
applied will cause excessive brake
pad (or lining) and brake rotor wear.
■ Type A
manual
■ Type B
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 holding the button.
WARNING
• To prevent unintentional move-
ment when stopped and leaving
the vehicle, do not use the shift
lever instead of the parking
brake. Set the parking brake AND
make sure the shift lever is
securely positioned in 1st (First)
gear or R (Reverse) for manual
transaxle equipped vehicles and
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in P (Park)
transaxle equipped vehicles.
• Never allow anyone who is unfa-
miliar with the vehicle to touch
the parking brake. If the parking
brake is released unintentionally,
serious injury may occur.
• All vehicles should always have
the parking brake fully engaged
when parking to avoid inadver-
tent movement of the vehicle
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which can injure occupants or
pedestrians.
CAUTION
Do not operate the parking brake
whilst the vehicle is moving except in
an emergency situation. It could dam-
age the vehicle system and make
endanger driving safety.
Driving your vehicle
for automatic
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