Kia Sportage: Gauges / Tachometer

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Instrument cluster / Gauges / Tachometer

The tachometer indicates the approximate number of engine revolutions per minute (rpm).

Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging and/or over-revving the engine.

CAUTION - Red zone

Do not operate the engine within the tachometer's RED ZONE. This may cause severe engine damage.

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle and is calibrated in miles per hour (mph) and/or kilometers per hour (km/h). ...

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&q ...

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