Kia Niro: Foot parking brake / Applying the parking brake
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 applied will cause excessive brake pad (or lining) 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, depress the parking brake pedal a second time while
applying the foot brake. The pedal will automatically extend to the fully released
position.
WARNING
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Brake Switch Specifications
Specification
Item
Brake pedal release
Brake pedal depressed
Switch 1
Max. 0.5V
Battery Voltage
Switch 2
IG OFF
Max. 50mV
IG ON
Battery ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Air bag collision sensors
(1) SRS control module
(2) Front impact sensor
(3) Side pressure sensor (if equipped)
(4) Side impact sensor (if equipped)
WARNING
Do not hit or allow any objects to impact the locations where air bag
or sensors are installed.
This may cause unexpected air bag deployment, which could ...
