Washer Fluid; Checking The Washer Fluid Level; Parking Brake - Hand Type; Checking The Parking Brake - Kia Ceed 2017 Manual

JD PE eng 7.QXP 03.01.2017

WASHER FLUID

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 sol-
vent with antifreeze characteristics 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 visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
to paint and body trim.
• Windshield Washer fluid agents
contain some amounts of alcohol
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and can be flammable under cer-
tain circumstances. Do not allow
sparks or flame to contact the
washer fluid or the washer fluid
reservoir. Damage to the vehicle
or occupants could occur.
• Windshield washer fluid is poi-
sonous 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

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 fair-
ly steep grade. If the stroke is more or
less than specified, we recommend that
the system be serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Stroke : 6~8 "clicks'' at a force of
Maintenance
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20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
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