Yes, as can pretty much any car on the road.
Not sure what this has to do with shifting to "P" at any speed.
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2023 Niro EV Wind, anyone know if there's a default speed where the parking brake does not engage?
Recently picked up a new 2023 Niro Wind EV. The odds of accidentally hitting the "P" button in the center of the drive mode wheel in the middle console is low, but it is something I do worry about. Wouldn't take much for it to accidentally get pressed, dropped on, or something set on while driving since it's very exposed. Not so worried about the lever since it requires more force.
Some vehicles state that the electronic parking brake will not engage at speeds over 5 mph, pretty much any speed could be catastrophic! The owners manual talks about it in several places but it does not mention any speed, it just says if engaged while in motion could cause loss of control. I messaged KIA directly and they only responded with the same information that's in the users manual, they said only a technician would have further information. Anyone know the minimum speed for parking brake engagement?
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This is something I don't plan on testing, but the worrisome side of me does wonder if I should cover it with something to make it more difficult to engage, especially when driving with passengers. Seems like a design flaw that should be placed somewhere a bit harder to reach or have a safety lock.
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Some vehicles state that the electronic parking brake will not engage at speeds over 5 mph, pretty much any speed could be catastrophic! The owners manual talks about it in several places but it does not mention any speed, it just says if engaged while in motion could cause loss of control. I messaged KIA directly and they only responded with the same information that's in the users manual, they said only a technician would have further information. Anyone know the minimum speed for parking brake engagement?
This is something I don't plan on testing, but the worrisome side of me does wonder if I should cover it with something to make it more difficult to engage, especially when driving with passengers. Seems like a design flaw that should be placed somewhere a bit harder to reach or have a safety lock.
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