Enhancing occupant and pedestrian safety
Fitted as standard in most European countries, new safety features will include ESC with a new Roll-over Sensor that deploys the side airbags, curtain airbags and seatbelt pretensioners when required, Hillstart Assist Control to prevent roll-back when starting on an incline, Downhill Brake Control to limit speed during a steep descent and an ESS system which flashes the brake lights during an emergency.
A new rear-view safety camera providing on an LCD colour display integrated into the interior rear-view mirror will be available as an option on all models.
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Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell
exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the windows
immediately.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
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Parking brake
Checking the parking brake
Check the stroke of the parking
brake by counting the number of
“clicks’’ heard while fully applying it
from the released position. Also, the
parking brake alon ...
2006 Kia Optima
Far more buyers of reasonably priced economy-oriented cars are likely to
notice the much-improved revamped 2006 Kia Optima midsize sedan.
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