Kia Sportage: Gauges / Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Instrument cluster / Gauges / Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is ON.

If the gauge pointer moves beyond the normal range area toward the "H" position, it indicates overheating that may damage the engine.

Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to “If the Engine Overheats” in chapter 7.

WARNING - Hot radiator

Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The engine coolant is under pressure and could cause severe burns. Wait until the engine is cool before adding coolant to the reservoir.

Tachometer

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Fuel Gauge

This gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. ✽ NOTICE The fuel tank capacity is given in chapter 9. The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning l ...

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