Kia Sportage: Chassis / Parking Brake Repair procedures

Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal is depressed with 66 lb, 294 N(30 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.

Drive Shafts and Boots Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage. ...

Steering Gear Rack, Linkage and Boots Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Check the steering wheel free road. (1) Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Armed stage

Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below. 1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle. 2. Make sure that all doors (and liftgate) and engine hood are closed and latched. 3. Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Instrument panel overview

1. Steering wheel audio controls 2. Driver`s front air bag 3. Horn 4. Instrument cluster 5. Wiper and washer control lever 6. Ignition switch Engine start/stop button 7. Cruise control 8. Audio 9. Hazard warning flasher 10. Manual climate control system Automatic climate control system ...