Kia Picanto: 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 ahead. (2) Measure the distance the steering wheel can ...
Other information:
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gauge to check tire
pressure. You can not tell if your tires
are properly inflated simply by looking
at them. Radial tires may look properly
inflated even when they'r ...
Roof antenna
Your car uses a roof antenna to receive
both AM and FM broadcast signals. This
antenna is a removable type.
To remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise.
To install the antenna,
turn it clockwise.
CAUTION
Before entering a place with a low
height clearance or a ca ...