Kia Sportage: Don’t let your parking brake freezeUnder some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk the parking brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the gear shift lever in P (Park, automatic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneathIgnition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect against theft (if equipped). The ignition
key can be removed only in the LOCK position. When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the ...
Temperature Control Actuator: Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Ignition "OFF"
2.
Disconnect the connector of temperature control actuator.
3.
Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the
hot position when connecting 12V ...