Kia Sportage: Maintenance / Parking brake
Checking the parking brake
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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
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 ...
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. ...
Other information:
Description of ESP
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) recognizes critical driving conditions, such
as panic reactions in dangerous situations, and stabilizes the vehicle by wheel-individual
braking and engine control intervention.
ESP adds a further function known as A ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Detach the vanity lamp (A) using a flat-tip screwdriver.
3.
Disconnect the vanity lamp connector (A).
Bulb Replacem ...