Kia Sportage: Maintenance / Scheduled maintenance service
Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply,
follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.
- Repeated driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
- Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
- Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
- Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
- Driving in heavy dust conditions
- Driving in heavy traffic areas
- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
- Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
- Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
- Driving over 106 mile/h (170 km/h)
- Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace
or refill more frequently than the following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After
120 months or 150,000 miles continue to follow the prescribed maintenance intervals.
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
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The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission
control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect
your warranty. Where both mileage a ...
Other information:
1. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park) with automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flashers.
4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack and spare tire from the vehicle.
5. Block both the front and rear of the w ...
The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the
ventilation system.
Air can be directed to the floor, dashboard outlets, or windshield. Five symbols
are used to represent MAX A/C, Face, Bi-Level, Floor, Floor- Defrost and Defrost
air position.
The MAX A/C mode ...