Kia Automobile User Manual page 145

Driving your vehicle
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• Wet brakes may result in the
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vehicle not slowing down at
the usual rate and pulling to
one side when the brakes are
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applied. Applying the brakes
lightly will indicate whether
they have been affected in this
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way. Always test your brakes
in this fashion after driving
through deep water. To dry the
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brakes, apply them lightly
while maintaining a safe for-
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ward speed until brake per-
formance returns to normal.
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Disc brakes wear indicator
Your vehicle has disc brakes.
When your brake pads are worn and
it's time for new pads, you will hear a
high-pitched warning sound from
your front brakes or rear brakes (if
equipped). You may hear this sound
come and go or it may occur when-
ever you depress the brake pedal.
Please remember that some driving
conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when you first apply (or
lightly apply) the brakes. This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a problem
with your brakes.
CAUTION
To avoid costly brake repairs, do
not continue to drive with worn
brake pads.
WARNING
- Brake wear
This brake wear warning sound
means your vehicle needs serv-
ice. If you ignore this audible
warning, you will eventually lose
braking performance, which
could lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
Always replace brake pads as
complete front or rear axle sets.