Washer Fluid; Checking The Washer Fluid Level; Parking Brake - Hand Type; Checking The Parking Brake - Kia Carens 2014 Manual

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.
WARNING -
• Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
• Radiator coolant can severely
obscure
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
• Windshield
agents contain some amounts
of alcohol and can be flamma-
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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.
• 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
- 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 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, we recommend that
the system be serviced by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
Stroke : 5~7 "clicks'' at a force of
Maintenance
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20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
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