Kia Forte: Maintenance / Parking brake
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 fairly steep
grade. If the stroke is more or less
than specified, have the parking
brake adjusted by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Stroke : 5~7 “clicks’’ at a force of 20
kg, 196 N (44 lbs).
Checking the washer fluid
level
The reservoir is translucent so that
you can check the level with a quick
visual inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add flu ...
Filter replacement
The air filter must be replaced when
necessary, and should not be
washed.
While inspecting the air cleaner compartment,
the air filter can be
cleaned using compressed ai ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
[4DR]
1. Sunroof
2. Sunroof switch
3. Sunroof motor & controller
[5DR]
1. Sunroof
2. Sunroof switch
3. Sunroof motor & controller
...
Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim width
and offset.
A wheel that is not the correct size
may adversely affect wheel and
bearing life, braking and stopping
abilities, ...