Kia Sportage: Maintenance / Parking brake

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Parking brake

Checking the parking brake

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

Washer fluid

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 ...

Air cleaner

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. 1. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Tire terminology and definitions

Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transaxle, ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Shift lock system

For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift the transaxle from P (Park) into R (Reverse): 1.Depress and hold the brake pedal. 2.Start the engine or turn the ...