Maintenance -> Washer fluid for Your Kia Sportage SUV 2020

Maintenance  
WASHER FLUID  
Checking the washer fluid  
level  
WARNING - Flammable  
fluid  
WARNING - Windshield  
fluid  
Do not allow the washer fluid to  
come in contact with open  
flames or sparks.The windshield  
washer fluid reservoir is flamma-  
ble under certain circumstances.  
This can result in a fire.  
Do not drink the windshield  
washer fluid. The windshield  
washer fluid is poisonous to  
humans and animals.  
WARNING - Coolant  
• Do not use radiator coolant or  
antifreeze in the washer fluid  
reservoir.  
• Radiator coolant can severely  
obscure visibility when sprayed  
on the windshield and may  
cause loss of vehicle control.  
OQL075010  
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 if neces-  
sary. Plain water may be used if  
washer fluid is not available.  
However, use washer solvent with  
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-  
mates to prevent freezing.  
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Maintenance  
PARKING BRAKE  
Checking the parking brake  
OQL075012  
Check whether the stroke is within  
specification when the parking brake  
pedal is depressed with 20 kg (44  
lbs, 196 N) 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.  
Stroke : 4 ~ 5 notch  
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