Kia pride 1997 - Parking Brake; Brake System Warning

Parking Brake
Parking brake handle
ap To set
> To release
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To set the parking brake, apply the
service foot brakes while pulling the
parking brake handle fully and firmly
upward.
To release the parking brake, pull the
handle upward and push the button.
Then lower the handle to the released
position while holding the button in.
WARNING!
e Do not use the gearshift lever in
place of the parking brake.
Always set the parking brake
fully AND make sure the
gearshift lever is securely
latched in 1 (First).
e Turn the ignition switch off
when you leave the vehicle,
even momentarily. Never leave
the vehicle unattended while the
engine is running.
e Unexpected and possible sud-
den vehicle movement may
occur if these precautions are
not taken.
e Do not drive with the parking
brake on. This will cause abnor-
mally high brake temperatures,
excessive brake pad wear, and
increased stopping distances.
BRAKE SYSTEM
Brake System Warning
Warning lamp
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BRAKE
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Always check the brake warning lamp
each time you start the engine. This warn-
ing will be illuminated when the engine is
running and the parking brake is set.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake
is fully released and the brake warning is
off.
If the brake warning lamp remains on after
the parking brake is fully released, there
may be a malfunction in the brake system.
For more information, refer to Warnings
and indicators .