Kia Carens 2014 Manual page 1239

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Maintenance
WASHER FLUID
Checking the washer fluid
level
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary.
Plain water may be used if washer
fluid is not available. However, use
washer solvent with antifreeze char-
acteristics in cold climates to prevent
freezing.
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WARNING -
• Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
• Radiator coolant can severely
obscure
sprayed on the windscreen
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
• Windscreen
agents contain some amounts
of alcohol and can be flamma-
ORP072009
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks
or flame to contact the washer
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
occupants could occur.
• Windscreen washer fluid is
poisonous to humans and
animals.
avoid contacting windscreen
washer fluid. Serious injury or
death could occur.
PARKING BRAKE
- HAND TYPE
Coolant
Checking the parking brake
visibility
when
Washer
fluid
Check the stroke of the parking
brake by counting the number of
"clicks'' heard whilst 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, we recommend that
Do not drink and
the system be serviced by an autho-
rised Kia dealer.
Stroke : 5~7 "clicks'' at a force of
ORP052024/H
20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).

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