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: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Components and components location
Components
1. EPB Unit
2. EPB Switch
3. Brake Caliper
4. EPB Warning Lamp
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Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Curtain air bag
Curtain air bags are located along both
sides of the roof rails above the front and
rear doors. They are designed to help
protect the heads of the front seat occupants
and the rear outboard seat occupants
in certain side impact collisions.
The curtain air bags are designed to
deploy ...