Kia Picanto: 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 system serviced by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
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 ...
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary,
and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed
air.
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Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Drive shasft (LH) 2. Drive shaft (RH)
[RH]
1. BJ assembly 2. Clip 3. BJ boot band 4. BJ boot 5. Dynamic damper band 6. Dynamic damper 7. Shaft 8. TJ boot band 9. TJ boot 10. Spider assembly 11. Circlip 12. TJ housing 13. Circlip
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlamp bulb
socket-connector.
4. Unsnap the headlamp bulb retaining
wire by pressing the end and
pushing it upward.
5. Remove the bulb from the head
lamp assembly.
6. Install ...