Kia Sportage: Maintenance / Parking brake
Checking the parking brake
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Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal
is depressed with 44 lbs, 196 N (20 kg) of force. Also, the parking brake alone
should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more
or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer.
Stroke : 4~5 notch
Checking the washer fluid level
The reservoir is translucent so that you can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir and add fluid if ...
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed air.
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Other information:
When ignition switch is turned to ON, the indicator light illuminates, then goes
off if the ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating or illuminates when
ESC fails to operate.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on when the ESC is turned off wit ...
Removal
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The dust or foreign substance on the rain sensor has a bad effect
upon the rain sensor capability, so protect the sensor surface
with protection cover until inst ...