Kia Sportage: Brake system / Parking brake – Foot type
Applying the parking brake
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To engage the parking brake, first apply the foot brake and then depress the
parking brake pedal down as far as possible.
CAUTION - Parking brake
Driving with the parking brake applied will cause excessive brake pad (or
lining) and brake rotor wear.
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that the power-assisted brakes lose power because of a stalled engine
or some other reason, you ...
To release the parking brake, depress the parking brake pedal a second time while
applying the foot brake. The pedal will automatically extend to the fully released
position.
WARNING - Parking ...
Other information:
Airbag Disposal
Special tool required
Deployment tool 0957A-34100A
Before scrapping any airbags or side airbags (including those in a whole vehicle
to be scrapped), the airbags or side airbags must be deployed. If the vehicle
is still within the warranty peri ...
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Piston expander
09581-11000
Spreading the rear disc brake piston.
Piston expander
09581- 2T100
...