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:
Tire replacement
The wheels and tires are important and
integral parts of your vehicle’s design;
they cannot be changed arbitrarily. The
tires fitted as standard equipment are
optimally matched to the charac ...
Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with smart key system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the
vehicle, the
e ...
If the Engine Overheats
The reading of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If the ...