Brake Fluid; Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Kia K5 2021 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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8. If the coolant level is low, add
enough specified coolant to pro-
vide protection against freezing
and corrosion. Bring the level to
MAX, but do not overfill.
If frequent additions are required,
see an authorized Kia dealer for a
cooling system inspection.
Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around
the engine coolant reservoir cap
before refilling the coolant in order
to prevent the coolant from over-
flowing into engine parts such as
the alternator.
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Brake fluid

The brake fluid acts to transmit
force to the brake when the driver
depresses the brake pedal. Brake
fluid must be maintained periodi-
cally to ensure that the brakes
operate smoothly.

Checking the brake fluid level

Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
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1. Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap
thoroughly to prevent brake fluid
contamination.
2. If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level. The level will fall with
accumulated mileage. This is a
normal condition associated with
the wear of the brake linings. If
the fluid level is excessively low,
have the brake system checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
Brake fluid