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: Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for example,
the headlights or interior lights were left on while the vehicle was not in
use), recharge it by slow charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
If the battery gradu ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
General Inspection
Before and after servicing the EPS system, perform the troubleshooting and
test procedure as follows.
Compare the system condition with normal condition in the table below and
if abnormal symptom is detected, perform necessary remedy and inspe ...
