brake pads KIA Magnetis 2006 2.G Owner's Manual

DISC BRAKE WEAR
INDICATORSYour vehicle has front disc brakes.
When your front brake pads are worn
and it’s time for new pads, you will hear
a high-pitched warning sound from your
front brakes. You may hear this sound
intermittently or constantly.Some driving conditions or climates may
cause a brake squeal when you first
apply, or lightly apply, the brakes. This
is normal and does not indicate a
problem with your brakes.
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Wet brakes may result in the
vehicle not slowing down at
the usual rate and/or
pulling to one side when the
brakes are applied. Applying
the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have
been affected in this way.
Always test your brakes in
this fashion after driving
through deep water.
To dry the brakes, apply
them lightly while
maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake
performance returns to
normal.
WARNING - Brake Wear
This brake-wear warning sound
means your vehicle needs
service. If you ignore this
audible warning, you will
eventually lose braking
performance, which could lead
to a serious accident.
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NOTICE
To avoid costly brake repairs, do not
continue to drive with worn brake
pads.
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REAR DRUM BRAKES
(IF EQUIPPED)Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear
indicators. Have the rear brake linings
inspected if you hear a rear brake
rubbing noise. Also, have your rear
brakes inspected each time you change
or rotate your tires and when you have
the front brakes replaced.
PARKING BRAKE• To set the parking brake, pull the
parking brake handle fully and firmly
upward while applying the service
brake.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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MMSA4012
MMSA4011
CAUTION
Always replace brake linings or
front pads as complete front or
rear axle sets.
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake on
will cause excessive wear of the
brake linings and pads.
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 Keep the engine in tune and follow the
recommended periodic maintenance
schedule.
This will increase the life of all parts
and lower your operating costs.
 Do not use the air conditioner
unnecessarily.
 Slow down when driving on rough
roads.
 For longer tire life and better fuel
economy, always keep the tires
inflated to the recommended
pressures.
 Maintain a safe distance from other
vehicles to avoid sudden stops. This
will reduce wear on brake linings and
pads and save fuel because extra fuel
is required to accelerate back to
driving speed.
 Do not carry unnecessary weight in
the vehicle. Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. This can cause
needless wear, possible damage to
the brakes, and poor fuel economy.
 Improper wheel alignment causes the
tires to roll at excessive angles,
which results in faster tire wear. It
takes more power to overcome this
improper alignment, which wastes
fuel.
 Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
 Crosswinds and headwinds reduce
fuel economy. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for
economy and safety.
Therefore, have an Authorized Kia
Dealer perform scheduled inspections
and maintenance.
DRIVING TIPS
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WARNING - Engine OFF
Motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function without the engine
running. Instead, downshift to
any appropriate gear for engine
braking effect.
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Chassis and BodyI: Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, (1) Refer to the lubricant and coolant specifications in the Owner’s Manual.
correct, clean, refill, adjust or replace.
R: Replace or change.
Kilometers or Time in Months, Whichever Comes First
km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Air conditioner compressor operation &
IIIII
refrigerant amount (if equipped)
Exhaust pipes, heat shield & mountingsIIII IIII
Front suspension ball jointsIIII
Brakes/clutch fluidIIIIIIIRIIIIIIIR
Front brake pads & discsIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Rear brake pads & discs/drumsIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking brakeII III II I
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
x 1,000
(1)
(3)
(3)
(3) More frequent maintenance is required if the vehicle is operated under any of the
following conditions.
a. Short-distance driving.
b. Driving on dusty roads.
c. Extensive idling or slow-speed driving in stop-and-go traffic.
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TIRE ROTATIONTo equalize tread wear, it is
recommended that the tires be rotated
every 12,000km (7,500 miles) or sooner
if irregular wear develops.
During tire rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
Check for uneven wear and damage.
Abnormal wear is usually caused by
incorrect tire pressure, improper wheel
alignment, an out-of-balance condition,
severe braking or severe cornering.Look for bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of tire. Replace the tire if you find
either of these conditions. Also, replace
the tire if you can see fabric or cord.
After rotation, be sure to bring the front
and rear tire pressures to specification
and check lug nut tightness.
Disc brake pads should be inspected for
wear whenever tires are rotated.
TIRE REPLACEMENTIf the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band,
12.7mm wide (1/2 inch) across the
tread. This shows there is less than
1.6mm (1/16 inch) of tread remaining on
the tire. Replace the tire when this
happens.
Do not wait for this band to appear
across the entire tread before replacing
the tire.
MMSA7020
Front
MMSA7021
New tread Worn treadTread wear indicator
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NOTICE
Rotate radial tires that have an
asymmetric tread pattern from
front to rear only and not from
right to left.
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