KIA Spectra_Spectra5 2006 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

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Parking brake

To apply the parking brake, pull the
parking brake handle fully and firmly
upward while applying the service
brake.

To release the parking brake, pull the
handle up slightly and push the
release button, then lower the handle
to the released position while holding
the button in.

CAUTION

Driving with the parking brake
applied will cause excessive
brake pad and brake rotor wear.

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WARNING

- Parking brake

• To prevent unintentional

movement when stopped and
leaving the vehicle, do not use
the gearshift lever in place of
the parking brake. Set the
parking brake AND make sure
the gearshift lever is securely
positioned in 1st (First) gear
or R (Reverse) for manual
transaxle equipped vehicles
and in P (Park) for automatic
transaxle equipped vehicles.

• Never allow a person who is

unfamiliar with the vehicle or
children to touch the parking
brake. If the parking brake is
released unintentionally, seri-
ous injury may occur.

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