Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 435

Driving your vehicle
Please remember that some driving
conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when you first apply (or
lightly 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.
• 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.
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Foot parking brake
Applying the parking brake
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To engage the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and then depress the
parking brake pedal down as far 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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• Do not operate the parking brake
while the vehicle is moving except
in an emergency situation. It could
damage the vehicle system and
make endanger driving safety.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the parking brake, depress
the parking brake pedal a second time
while applying the foot brake. The ped‐
al will automatically extend to the fully
released position.