Kia Rio: Chassis / Parking Brake
Repair procedures
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever
is depressed with 44 lbf, 196 N(20 kgf) 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.
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks
or damage.
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Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the steering wheel free road.
(1)
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight
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Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
(5Door)
1. Tailgate Latch
Repair procedures
Replacement
(5Door)
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is
armed.
A front or rear door is opened without using the mechanical key or transmitter
(or smart key).
The trunk/liftgate is opened without using the mechanical key or transmitter
(or smart ...