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:
Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module: Description and Operation
Description
The passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad
and protects the front passenger in the event of a frontal crash. The
SRSCM determines if and when to deploy the PAB.
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Front Strut Assembly: Components and Components Location
Components
1. Strut assembly2. Insulator3. Bearing4. Spring upper pad5. Spring6. Dust cover7. Spring lower pad
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