2008 Kia Magentis Owners Manual

Driving your vehicle
Parking on curbed streets
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
(if equipped)
The ABS continuously senses the speed
of the wheels. If  the wheels are going  to
lock, the  ABS repeatedly  modulates the
hydraulic brake pressure to the wheels.
When you apply  your brakes under con-
ditions which  may  lock the  wheels, you
may  hear   a   “tik-tik’’  sound   from   the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation
in the  brake pedal. This is normal  and it
means your ABS is active.
In  order to  obtain  the maximum  benefit
from your ABS in an emergency situation,
do  not  attempt to  modulate  your  brake
pressure  and  do  not  try  to pump  your
brakes. Press  your brake  pedal as  hard
as  possible or  as  hard  as the  situation
warrants and allow the ABS to control the
force being delivered to the brakes.
When parking your vehicle on an uphill
grade,  park  as  close  to  the curb  as
possible  and   turn   the  front   wheels
away  from the  curb  so  that the  front
wheels will contact the curb if the vehi-
cle moves backward.
WARNING - ABS  Brakes
Your  ABS  is  not   a  substitute  for
good  driving judgement.   You  can
still have an  accident.  In fact, your
ABS  will  probably  not  be  able  to
prevent an accident in the following
driving conditions:
When parking your vehicle on a  down-
hill grade, park as close  to the curb as
possible  and   turn   the  front   wheels
toward   the  curb   so   that   the  front
wheels will contact the curb if the vehi-
cle moves forward.
Dangerous
driving,
such
as
neglecting    safety   precautions,
speeding, or  driving too close  to
the vehicle in front of you.
Driving  at  high   speed  in  situa-
tions providing considerably less
traction, such  as  wet  conditions
where hydroplaning could occur.
Driving too fast on poor road sur-
faces.  The  ABS  is   designed  to
improve maximum  braking effec-
tiveness on typical highways  and
roads in good condition. On  poor
road surfaces, the ABS may actu-
ally reduce braking effectiveness.
Even with  the anti-lock  brake system,
your  vehicle   still   requires   sufficient
stopping  distance. Always  maintain  a
safe distance  from the vehicle  in front
of you.
Always  slow   down  when   cornering.
The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-
vent  accidents  resulting  from  exces-
sive speeds.
On  loose   or  uneven  road   surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake system
may  result  in  a  longer  stopping  dis-
tance than for vehicles equipped with a
conventional brake system.
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CategoriesKia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals
Model Year2008
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