Kia Sportage 2008 User Manual download pdf (Page 136)

Driving your vehicle

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Power brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted

brakes that adjust automatically

through normal usage.

In the event that the power-assisted

brakes lose power because of a

stalled engine or some other reason,

you can still stop your vehicle by

applying greater force to the brake

pedal than you normally would. The

stopping distance, however, will be

somewhat longer.

When the engine is not running, the

reserve brake power is partially

depleted each time the brake pedal

is applied. Do not pump the brake

pedal when the power assist has

been interrupted.

Pump the brake pedal only when

necessary to maintain steering con-

trol on slippery surfaces.

In the event of brake failure

If service brakes fail to operate while

the vehicle is in motion, you can

make an emergency stop with the

parking brake. The stopping dis-

tance, however, will be much greater

than normal.

BRAKE SYSTEM

WARNING

- Parking brake

Operating the parking brake

while the vehicle is moving at

normal speeds can cause a sud-

den loss of control of the vehi-

cle. If you must use the parking

brake to stop the vehicle, use

great caution in applying the

brake.

WARNING - Brakes

• Do not drive with your foot

resting on the brake pedal.

This will create abnormal high

brake temperatures, exces-

sive brake lining and pad

wear, and increased stopping

distances.

• When descending a long or

steep hill, shift to a lower gear

and avoid continuous applica-

tion of the brakes. Continuous

brake application will cause

the brakes to overheat and

could result in a temporary

loss of braking performance.

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