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:
Service data
Service Data
Item
Specification
Master cylinder
Type
Single
Cylinder I.D.
Ø 22.22 mm (0.875 in)
Piston stroke
45±1 mm (1.77 ± 0.039 in)
...
The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on
the turn signals, move the lever up or
down (A). The green arrow indicators
on the instrument panel indicate
which turn signal is operating.
They will self-cancel after a turn is
completed. If the indicator co ...