Kia Optima: Parking brake
Type A
Type B
Checking the parking brake
Type A
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal is depressed with 20 kg (44 lb, 196 N) 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.
Type B
Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it from the released position. 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 : 6~8 “clicks’’ at a force of 20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
Checking the washer fluid level
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
water may be used if washer fluid is not
available. However, use washer solvent
with antifreeze charac ...
Air cleaner
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. ...
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the glove box.(Refer
to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3.
Disconnect the fob hold ...
Description and Operation
Warning Lamp Activation
Warning Lamp Behavior after Ignition
On
As soon as the operating voltage is applied to the SRSCM ignition input, the SRSCM
activates the warning lamp for a ...
Brake Line Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the brake fiuid level switch connector, and remove the reservoir cap.
2.
Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservior with a syringe.
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