Kia Niro: Foot parking brake / 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
- Whenever leaving the vehicle or parking, always come to a complete stop and continue to depress the brake pedal. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position, then apply the parking brake, and place the Engine Start/Stop button in the OFF position. Vehicles with the parking brake not fully engaged are at risk for moving inadvertently and causing injury to yourself or others.
- Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch the parking brake. If the parking brake is released unintentionally, serious injury may occur.
- All vehicles should always have the parking brake fully engaged when parking to avoid inadvertent movement of the vehicle which can injure occupants or pedestrians.
Check the brake warning light by pressing engine start/stop button switch ON (do not start the engine). This light will be illuminated when the parking brake is applied with the engine start/stop button switch in the START or ON position.
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 while the engine is running, 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 while operating the vehicle and only continue to drive the vehicle until you can reach a safe location or repair shop.
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 b ...
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
WARNING
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance b ...
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Emergency tailgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency tailgate safety release lever located
on the bottom of the tailgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the luggage
compartment. The tailgate can be opened by doing as follows:
1. Input the mechanical key into the hole.
2. Push the mechanical ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Driver's Attention
The driver must be cautious in the below situations, because the system may not
detect other vehicles or objects in certain circumstances.
- The vehicle drives on a curved road or through a tollgate.
- The sensor is polluted with rain, snow, mud, etc.
- The rear bumper, in which the sensor is l ...
