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:
Inspection
1.
Connect the battery voltage and check the blower motor rotation.
2.
If the blower motor does not operate well, substitute with a known-good
blower motor and check for proper operation.
3. ...
Replacement
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Be careful not to damage the fender and body.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
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