Washer Fluid; 僅 Checking The Washer Fluid Level; Parking Brake; 僅 Checking The Parking Brake - Kia Sportage 2024 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Washer fluid

Checking the washer fluid level
The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
ONQ5061012L
僅 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 characteristics in cold cli -
mates to prevent freezing.
WARNING
Washer fluid
僅 Do not use radiator coolant or anti -
freeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
僅 Radiator coolant can severely obscure
visibility when sprayed on the wind -
shield and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint and body
trim.
僅 Windshield Washer fluid agents con -
tain some amounts of alcohol and can
be flammable under certain circum -
stances. Do not allow sparks or flame
to contact the washer fluid or the
washer fluid reservoir. Damage to the
vehicle or occupants could occur.
僅 Windshield washer fluid is poisonous
to humans and animals. Do not drink
and avoid contacting windshield
washer fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.

Parking brake

Checking the parking brake
ONQ5061128N
僅 Check whether the stroke is within
specification when the parking brake
pedal is depressed with 66 lbs. (30 kg,
294 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 system serviced by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Stroke: 5~6 click at a force of 66lbf
(30kgf, 294 N)
Washer fluid
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