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) Service Manual: Multimedia Jack Description and operation

Description The multimedia jack on the console upper cover is for customers who like to listen to external portable music players like the MP3 etc., through the vehicle's sound system when it is linked to this jack. The customer has this added option. In case of disto ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Resetting the sunroof

Whenever the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, you must reset your sunroof system as follows: 1.Start the engine. 2.Close the sunshade and sunroof completely if opened. 3.Release the sunroof control lever. 4.Push the sunroof control lever forward in the direction of close until th ...