Kia Sportage: In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate while the vehicle is in motion, you can make an emergency stop with the parking brake. The stopping distance, however, will be much greater than normal.
WARNING - Parking brake
Avoid applying the parking brake to stop the vehicle while it is moving expect in an emergency situation. Applying the parking brake while the vehicle is moving at normal speeds can cause a sudden loss of control of the vehicle. If you must use the parking brake to stop the vehicle, use great caution in applying the brake.
Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that the power-assisted brakes lose power because of a stalled engine
or some other reason, you ...
Disc brakes wear indicator
When your brake pads are worn and new pads are required, you will hear a high-pitched
warning sound from your front brakes or rear brakes. You may hear this sound come
and go or it may occur whene ...
Other Information:
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
Turn the key clockwise to unlock and counterclockwise to lock.
If you lock the driver’s door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock automatically.
From the driver’s door, turn the key to the ...
Tail Gate: Repair procedures
Replacement
Tail Gate Trim Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related ...
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