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. ...
See also:
Interior C
Front pillar trim mounting hole (Ø12)
Front pillar trim mounting hole (Ø8.4)
Cowl cross ...
Inspection
1.
The windshield deicer switch
inputs can be checked using the GDS.
2.
To check the input value of windshield
deicer switch, select option "Body Control Module& ...
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position. 3. Set the
temperature control to the desired position. 4. Set the fan speed contr ...