Kia Rio YB Quiz

Good braking habits

In this manual: Good braking habits
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WARNING

  • Whenever you leave the vehicle or park, always apply the parking brake as far as it will go and shift the transmission into the P (Park) position. Vehicles whose parking brake is not fully applied when parked may roll unexpectedly and cause injury to the user or other persons.
  • Always fully apply the parking brake when parking the vehicle to prevent unintended movement, which could cause injury to passengers or pedestrians.
  • If the vehicle has been stationary before you start driving, make sure the parking brake is released and check that the parking brake indicator light has gone out.
  • Driving through water may cause the brakes to become wet. The brakes may also become wet when washing the vehicle. Wet brakes can be dangerous! If the brakes are wet, the vehicle may need a longer distance to stop.

Wet brakes may cause the vehicle to pull to one side.

To dry the brakes, lightly press the brake pedal until normal braking performance returns, taking care never to lose control of the vehicle. If the brakes do not return to normal, stop as soon as it is safe to do so, then ask an authorised Kia dealer for assistance.

  • Never coast down a hill with the gear selector in the neutral position. This is extremely dangerous. The vehicle should always remain in gear. Use the brakes to reduce speed, then downshift so that engine braking helps maintain a safe speed.
  • Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving can be dangerous, as it may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness.

    • This practice also increases wear on the brake components.

  • If a tyre loses pressure while driving, brake carefully and keep the vehicle straight while slowing down.

    • When the vehicle is travelling slowly enough that it is safe to leave the roadway, leave the road and stop the vehicle in a safe location.

  • On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not allow the vehicle to creep forward.

    • To avoid this, firmly depress the brake pedal while the vehicle is stationary.

  • Take care when parking on a hill. Apply the parking brake firmly and place the gear selector in P (on automatic transmission) or in first or reverse gear (on manual transmission). If the parked vehicle is facing downhill, turn the front wheels towards the kerb to help prevent it from rolling.

    • If the parked vehicle is facing uphill, turn the front wheels away from the kerb to help prevent it from rolling.

    If there is no kerb or if it is otherwise necessary to secure the vehicle against rolling, chock the wheels.

  • Under certain conditions, the parking brake may freeze in the applied position. This is most likely if snow or ice has built up near or on the rear brakes, or if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk that the parking brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily while placing the gear selector in P (on automatic transmission) or in first or reverse gear (on manual transmission). Then chock the rear wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Then release the parking brake.
  • When parked on a hill, do not hold the vehicle in place using the accelerator pedal.

    • This may cause the transmission to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or the parking brake for this purpose.

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