Kia Rio: 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 (44 lbs, 196 N).
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
It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner compartment. Clean the
filter by using compressed air.
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Other information:
■ Front view
1. Hood
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle)
Head lamp (Maintenance)
3. Front fog lamp (Features of your vehicle)
Front fog lamp or DRL lamp (Maintenance)
4. Wheel and tire
5. Outside rearview mirror
6. Sunroof
7. Front windshield wiper blades (Features of your vehicle)
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The driver can disable the power window switches on the rear passengers' doors
by pressing the power window lock switch to the lock position (pressed).
When the power window lock switch is pressed:
The driver's master control can operate all the power windows.
The front passenger's contro ...