Kia Sportage: Vehicle handling instructions
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover. Specific design characteristics (higher ground clearance, track, etc.) give this vehicle a higher center of gravity than other types of vehicles. In other words they are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. Again, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover. Be sure to read the “onpavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines, in section 5 of this manual.
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Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for
the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life
of your vehicle. • Do not race the ...
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Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Engage the parking brake fully –
put in first gear.
3. Ensure the vehicle cannot move.
4. Clean the filler plug.
5. Remove the filler plug, located o ...
Locking doors
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK button 1 on the
keyfob.
4. All the doors will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button is pu ...
Low oil pressure (red)
Low oil pressure (red)
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition is switched on and
extinguishes when the engine is
started. If the lamp remains on, flashes or
illuminates while driving, stop the v ...
