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Driving your vehicle
BRAKE SYSTEM
Power brakes
Your vehicle's brake system is
power-assisted
by
the
hydraulic pump.
In the event the brakes lose power
because of a brake control system
malfunction, unstable power supply
or some other reason, you can still
stop your vehicle by applying greater
force to the brake pedal than you
normally would. The stopping dis-
tance, however will be longer. Please
have the system checked as soon as
possible.
If the brake pedal does not return to
its normal position when released,
there may be a malfunction in the
brake system. Take your vehicle to
an authorized Kia dealer and have
the system checked.
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WARNING
Do not turn off the vehicle while
electric
going down a hill. The brake
booster may not work suffi-
ciently and the braking distance
may be longer.
CAUTION
Do not depress the brake pedal
continuously without READY
(
) status. The battery may be
discharged.
WARNING
Do not drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. This will cre-
ate abnormally high brake tem-
peratures which can cause exces-
sive brake lining and pad wear.
WARNING
Avoid continuous application of
the brakes when descending a
long or steep hill by shifting to a
lower gear. Continuous brake
application will cause the brakes
to overheat and could result in a
temporary loss of braking per-
formance.
Wet brakes may impair the vehicle's
ability to safely slow down; the vehi-
cle may also pull to one side when
the brakes are applied. Applying the
- Brake Pedal
brakes lightly will indicate whether
they have been affected in this way.
Always test your brakes in this fash-
ion after driving through deep water.
To dry the brakes, apply them lightly
while maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake performance
returns to normal.
- Steep hill
braking
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