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:
Antenna Coil. Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the steering column upper
and lower shrouds after loosening the screws (3EA).
...
Front fog light
Fog lights are used to provide improved visibility and avoid accidents when visibility
is poor due to fog, rain or snow etc. The fog lights will turn on when fog light
switch (1) is turned to ON ...
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the head lamp assembly.
(Refer to the head lamp)
3.
Remove the head lamp leveling
ac ...