Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 364

Drivinþ your vehicle
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- When the pedal is pushed down
multiple times in short intervals
- When the ABS ýunction is acti‐
vated durinþ brakinþ
Disc brakes wear indicator
When your brake pads are worn and
new pads are required, you will hear a
hiþh-pitched warninþ sound ýrom your
ýront brakes or rear brakes (iý equip‐
ped). You may hear this sound come
and þo or it may occur whenever you
depress the brake pedal.
Please remember that some drivinþ
conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when you ýirst apply (or
liþhtly apply) the brakes. This is normal
and does not indicate a problem with
your brakes.
CAUTION
• To avoid costly brake repairs, do
not continue to drive with worn
brake pads.
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• Always replace the front or rear
brake pads as pairs.
WARNING
n Brake wear
This brake wear warning sound
means your vehicle needs service. If
you ignore this audible warning, you
will eventually lose braking perform‐
ance, which could lead to a serious
accident.
Foot parking brake
Applying the parking brake
To enþaþe the parkinþ brake, ýirst apply
the ýoot brake and then depress the
parkinþ brake pedal down as ýar as
possible.
CAUTION
• Driving with the parking brake ap‐
plied will cause excessive brake
pad (or lining) and brake rotor
wear.
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