Kia Forte: Air cleaner

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 v ...

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. 1. Loosen the air c ...

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Instrument Cluster Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the cluster fascia panel. (Refer to Body - "Cluster Fascia Panel") ...

In-car Sensor (DATC only) Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Blow air with changing temperature into the in-car sensor air inlet. Measure the sensor resistance betwe ...

Failure Diagnosis
1. In principle, ESC and TCS controls are prohibited in case of ABS failure. 2. When ESC or TCS fails, only the failed system control is pr ...