Kia Sportage: Air cleaner
Element replacement Have the air cleaner element checked and replaced in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
NOTICE Do not drive with the air cleaner removed; this will result in excessive engine wear.
CAUTION - Engine Driving without an air cleaner encourages backfiring, which could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Lubricants and fluids
Checking the washer fluid level The reservoir is translucent so that you can
check the level with a quick visual inspection. Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if ...
Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter installed behind the glove box filters the dust
or other pollutants that come into the vehicle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If ...
See also:
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, located on the transfer
case, the vehicle will need some lubricant ad ...
AM/FM Radio
/ VOL (Power/Volume):
Press
to turn the radio on/off. Turn the
knob to increase/decrease volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will com ...
Spare Tire Nut Lock (if equipped)
Spare Tire Nut
Lock (if equipped)
A nut lock is used for the spare tire. To unlock the spare tire nut, insert the
ignition key into the lock as far as the key will go and remove the lock with th ...
