Kia Sportage: 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
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:
Removal
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Crash pad lower panel")
3.
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■ Type A
■ Type B
When the sensor is covered or the sensor is dirty with foreign substances, such
as snow or rain, the AEB operation may temporarily stop. In this case, a warning
message will appear to notify the driver.
This is not a malfunction with the AEB. To operate the AEB again ...