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: Rear window wiper and washer switch

The rear window wiper and washer switch is located at the end of the wiper and washer switch lever. Turn the switch to the desired position to operate the rear wiper and washer. HI : Continuous wipe LO : Intermittent wipe OFF : OFF Push the lever away from you to spray rear washer fluid ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: SS-A Solenoid Valve (ON/OFF) Components and components location

Component Location 1. 26 Brake Control Solenoid Valve (26/B) 2. 35R Clutch Control Solenoid Valve (35R/C) 3. Underdrive Brake Control Solenoid Valve (UD/B) 4. Overdrive Clutch Control Solenoid Valve (OD/C) 5. SS-A Solenoid Valve (ON/OFF) 6. ...