Kia Sportage: Driving tips - Kia Sportage Owner's ManualKia Sportage: Driving tips

Fuel requirements Emission control system Before driving Suggestions for economical operation Special driving conditions Using four-wheel drive Weight of the vehicle Trailer towing Overloading Vehicle load limit Homelink wireless control system Label information

Windshield defrosting and defogging
Manual climate control system To defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed except “0”. 2. Select desired temperature. 3. Select the or position. 4. The outside (fresh) air position is ...

Fuel requirements
Gasoline engine (unleaded) Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel with a minimum Octane Rating of 87 Anti- Knock Index (AKI). NOTICE NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fue ...

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Vehicle Loading
Vehicle Loading Your vehicle was designed for specific weight capacities. The weight capacities of your vehicle are indicated by the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the Gross Axle Weight Rat ...

Direction of rotation
Tires with a specified direction of rotation have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of hydroplaning. You will only gain these benefits if the correct direction of rotation is maintained ...

Snow tires
- When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make sure you use only the same size, construction and load range as the original tires listed on the tire placard. Using other ...