Kia Optima: Parking brake
Type A
Type B
Checking the parking brake
Type A
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal is depressed with 20 kg (44 lb, 196 N) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade.
If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer.
Type B
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, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer.
Stroke : 6~8 “clicks’’ at a force of 20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
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 solvent
with antifreeze charac ...
Air cleaner
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary, and
should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed air. ...
See also:
Cleaning the Interior Window Glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehicle become fogged (that is, covered
with an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should be cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow
the directions on the glass clea ...
Removal
Parking Brake Pedal [Foot type]
1.
Turn ignition OFF and disconnect
the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel
and reinforcing panel. (Refer t ...
Inspection
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
1.
Connect the GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC).
2.
Start the engine and measure the output voltage of
TPS 1 and 2 at C.T. and ...