Kia Optima: Maintenance / Parking brake
Checking the parking brake

Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal
is pressed with 30 kg (66 lb, 294 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.
Stroke : 6~7 notch
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 fluid if ...
Filter replacement
The air filter must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed.
While inspecting the air clear element, the air filter can be cleaned using compressed
air.
1. Pul ...
Other information:
In an urgent situation, the FCA system applies the brakes.
The FCA provides additional braking power for optimum braking performance,
when the driver depresses the brake pedal.
The braking control is automatically deactivated, when the driver sharply
depresses the accelerator pedal, or ...
Schematic diagrams
Connector and Terminal Function
[A Type]
Connector A
Pin
E xcept Russia Region
Russia only
Function
Function
1
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