Kia Cee'd: Maintenance / Parking brake - hand type
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, we recommend that the system be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Stroke : 6~8 “clicks’’ at a force of 20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
Washer fluid
Checking the washer fluid level
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary.
Plain water may be used if washer fluid is
not available. However, use washer so ...
Fuel filter (for Diesel)
Draining water from fuel filter
The fuel filter for diesel engine plays an
important role of separating water from
fuel and accumulating the water in its
bottom.
If water accumulates in the fu ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Air bag inflation conditions
Front air bags
Front air bags are designed to inflate in a
frontal collision depending on the intensity,
speed or angles of impact of the front
collision.
Side impact and curtain air bags
Side impact and/or curtain air bags are
designed to inflate when an impact is
detected by sid ...
: Electric Parking Brake
The electric parking brake is used to hold
your vehicle on slopes and flat roads.
Applying the Electric Parking Brake
WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake and make sure you shift
into park (P). Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
WARNING: If you ...
