Kia Sportage: 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 engine. • Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine. • Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly. • Avoid full-throttle starts.
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 cleara ...
Your vehicle at a glance
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a
reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met:
○ The ignition is on.
○ The exterior ...
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices
- Check on a daily basis that the
tires are free from serious damage,
nails, and stones. At the same time,
check the tires for abnormal wear.
- Inspect the tire tread regularly
and replace th ...
Maintenance Schedule
The following table shows the times when you should perform regular maintenance
on your vehicle. This table shows in miles, kilometers and months when you should
perform inspections, adjustments, ...
