Kia Sportage: Maintenance / Parking brake

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) 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 (2015-2026) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Inspection Vapor hose 1. Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage. 2. Visually check the vapor lines and hoses for cracks, leaks, loose connections, or deformation. Fuel filler cap ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Mode Control Actuator Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the mode control actuator connector. 3. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when 12V is connected to terminal 3 ...