Washer Fluid; 僅 Checking Washer Fluid Level; Parking Brake - Kia Sportage 2023 Manual

Maintenance

Washer fluid

Checking washer fluid level
ONQ5061012L
Operation
1. 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.
2. However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
WARNING
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-
screen and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint and body
trim.
僅 Windscreen 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 Windscreen washer fluid is poisonous
to humans and animals. Do not drink
and avoid contacting windscreen
washer fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.

Parking brake

Checking the parking brake
(Hand type)
ONQ5051100L
Check the stroke of the parking brake by
counting the number of "clicks" heard
whilst 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 inspected by an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Stroke: 5~6 click at a force of 20 kgf
(44 lbf, 196 N).
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