Kia Stonic, Owner'S Manual, Page: 239 / 514

CAUTION
• Driving with the parking brake ap‐
plied will cause excessive brake
pad and brake rotor wear.
• 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, first apply
the foot brake and pull up the parking
brake lever slightly. Secondly depress
the release button (1) and lower the
parking brake lever (2) while holding
the button.
If the parking brake does not release or
does not release all the way, have the
system checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
• Be cautious when parking on a hill.
Firmly engage the parking brake and
place the shift lever in first or reverse
gear. If your vehicle is facing downhill,
turn the front wheels into the curb to
help keep the vehicle from rolling. If
your vehicle is facing uphill, turn the
front wheels away from the curb to
help keep the vehicle from rolling. If
there is no curb or if it is required by
other conditions to keep the vehicle
from rolling, block the wheels.
• Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged posi‐
tion. This is most likely to happen
when there is an accumulation of
snow or ice around or near the rear
brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk that the parking brake
may freeze, apply it only temporarily
while you put the shift lever in first
or reverse gear and block the rear
wheels so the vehicle cannot roll.
Then release the parking brake.
• Do not hold the vehicle on the up‐
grade with the accelerator pedal. This
can cause the transaxle to overheat.
Always use the brake pedal or park‐
ing brake.
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