Hybrid Starter & Generator (Hsg) Belt; 僅 Checking The Hybrid Starter & Generator (Hsg) Belt; Brake Fluid; 僅 Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Kia Sorento 2023 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Hybrid starter & generator
(HSG) belt
Checking the Hybrid Starter &
Generator (HSG) belt
We recommend that you have the
Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG) belt
inspected or replaced according to the
Maintenance Schedule in this chapter by
an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
When the HSG belt is worn out or dam-
aged, replace the belt. Otherwise, it may
cause engine overheating or battery dis-
charge.
WARNING
僅 Turn the vehicle off while you inspect
the engine or Hybrid Starter & Gener-
ator (HSG) belt. Otherwise it may
result in serious injury.
僅 Keep hands, clothing etc. away from
the Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG)
belt
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Hybrid starter & generator (HSG) belt

Brake fluid

The brake fluid acts to transmit force to
the brake when the driver depresses the
brake pedal. Brake fluid must be main-
tained periodically 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. Periodically check that the fluid level
in the brake fluid reservoir is between
MIN and MAX. 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 system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid. (Refer
to "Recommended lubricants and capac-
ities" on page 9-7.)
Never mix different types of fluid.