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 (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Self-diagnosis
If you don’t hear an audible warning sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently
when shifting the gear to the R (Reverse) position, this may indicate a malfunction
in the rear parking assist system. If this occurs, we recommend that the system
be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Operating conditions
The indicator on the switch will illuminate when the Blind spot detection system
switch is pressed with the ignition switch ON. If the vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h
(18.6 mph), the system will activate.
If you press the switch again, the switch indicator and system will be turned
off.
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