Kia Sportage: Gauges / 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 light which will
illuminate when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge pointer may fluctuate or the
low fuel warning light may come on earlier than usual due to the movement of
fuel in the tank.
WARNING - Fuel gauge
Stop and obtain additional fuel as soon as possible after the warning light
comes on or when the gauge indicator comes close to the E level. Running out of
fuel can expose vehicle occupants to danger.
CAUTION - Low fuel
Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire damaging the catalytic converter.
✽ NOTICE
Fuel display may not be accurate if you are filling in sloping places.
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&q ...
The odometer Indicates the total distance that the vehicle has been driven and
should be used to determine when periodic maintenance should be performed.
- Odometer range : 0 ~ 999,999 miles or 1 ...
Other information:
Infant or small child
All 50 states have child restraint laws. You should be aware of the specific
requirements in your state. Child and/or infant seats must be properly placed and
installed in the rear seat. For more information about the use of these restraints,
refer to “Child restraint ...
Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency by controlling certain engine and transaxle
system operating parameters. Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's driving habit
and road condition.
When the DRIVE MODE button is pressed and the ECO mode is selected, the
ECO indicator (green) w ...