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How to adjust the handbrake of the Kia Sportage

Model: Kia Sportage SL, MK 3 - Years 2010-2016
Part: Parking brake

In today's video tutorial, we will see the entire procedure necessary to adjust the handbrake on a Kia Sportage, a third-generation model produced from 2010 to 2016. The handbrake is adjusted by acting on the specific adjustment screw, by turning it clockwise or counterclockwise, we will adjust the tension of the handbrake cable. The adjustment screw is accessible by opening the center console storage compartment and removing the side plastic panel as shown in the video, once the panel is removed, the screw for adjusting the handbrake will be immediately visible.

Posted on 10 June 2025 by ScegliAuto

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To open the bonnet on this vehicle, follow these simple instructions: first, open the driver's door and locate the lever positioned just below the dashboard, marked with an image of the vehicle with the bonnet open. Pull this lever towards you until you hear a "click" indicating the bonnet is released. Next, exit the cabin and stand in front of the bonnet to disengage the safety catch and complete the opening. To do this, slightly lift the bonnet, locate the yellow lever underneath, and pull it to the left to fully release and open the bonnet.

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