Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk the parking brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the shift lever in P (automatic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
Don't let ice and snow accumulate
underneathKia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Seat Heater Switch Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad center lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Center Panel")
3.
Remove the center facia switch assembly ...
: Traction Control
How Does Traction Control Work
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces power at the
same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces power in order to
increase traction.
Switc ...