Kia Sportage: Brake System

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Brake System

 Opening the hood

The hood serves as a cover for the engine compartment. Open the hood if maintenance work needs to be performed in the engine compartment or if you need to look at the compartment. Opening the hood Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.

 Polypropylene (PP) bumper repairability

The three types of damaged bumpers shown below can be repaired. Because of cost and quality considerations, bumpers with more damage may be repaired, but replacing the bumper is encouraged. 1. If a hole on a bumper is less than 2 in.(50 mm). 2. If a crack on a bumper is less than 4 in.(100 mm