Kia Optima 2004 Owner's Manual page 100

CAUTION :
Driving with the parking brake on will
cause excessive wear of the brake lin-
ings and pads.
• To release the parking brake, pull the
handle up slightly and push the
button. Then lower the handle to the
released position while holding the
button in.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION :
When stopped, do not use the
gearshift lever in place of the parking
brake. Always set the parking brake
AND make sure the gearshift lever is
securely positioned in P (Park) with an
automatic transaxle or in 1st (First) or
R (Reverse) gear with a manual
transaxle.
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Check the brake warning light each time
you start the engine. The light is located
in the instrument panel. This warning
light will be illuminated when the engine
is running and the parking brake is set.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake
is fully released and the brake warning
light is off.
If the brake warning light remains on
after the parking brake is released, there
may be a malfunction in the brake
system. Immediate attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the
vehicle immediately. If that is not
possible, use extreme caution in
operating the vehicle and only drive it
until you reach the first safe location or a
repair shop.
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