brake rotor KIA Soul EV 2017 2.G Owner's Manual
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Driving your vehicle
Releasing the parking brake
To release the EPB (electronic parking
brake), press the EPB switch in the
following condition:
Have the POWER button in the ONposition.
Depress the brake pedal.
Make sure the brake warning light goes off. To release EPB (electronic parking
brake) automatically:
Shift lever in P (Park)
With the vehicle is in the ready
( ) mode depress the brake
pedal and shift out of P (Park) to R
(Reverse) or D (Drive).
Shift lever in N (Neutral) With the vehicle is in the ready
( ) mode depress the brake
pedal and shift out of N (Neutral) to
R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
1. The vehicle is in the ready ( ) mode.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, tailgate.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal while the shift lever is in R(Rear)
with trunk closed, D (Drive).
Make sure the brake warning light goes off.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• You can engage the EPB even
though the POWER button is in
the OFF position, but you cannot
release it.
• Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake manual-
ly with the EPB switch when you
drive downhill or when backing
up the vehicle.
Do not follow the above procedure
when driving on a flat level ground.
The vehicle may suddenly move for-
ward.
OPSE054009N
CAUTION
Do not drive your vehicle with the EPB applied. It may causeexcessive brake pad and brakerotor wear.
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Maintenance
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Cooling system
Check the cooling system compo-
nents, such as the radiator, coolant
reservoir, hoses and connections ,
coolant 3way valve, chiller for leak-
age and damage. Replace any dam-
aged parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir. The level should
be between “MIN” and “MAX” marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
For more information on checking the
pads or lining wear limit, we recom-
mend you to refer to the Kia website.
(http://www
.kia-hotline.com)
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or dam-
age. Replace any damaged parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age.