Kia Sportage: Starting System

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Engine Electrical System / Starting System

Battery Sensor: Description and Operation

Description Vehicles have many control units that use more electricity. These units control their own system based on information from diverse sensors. It is important to have a stable power su ...

Description and Operation

Description The starting system includes the battery, starter, solenoid switch, ignition switch, inhibitor switch (A/T), clutch pedal switch (M/T), ignition lock switch, connection wires and th ...

Other Information:

Specifications
Specifications Ignition System ItemsSpecificationsIgnition coilPrimary resistance0.62 ± 10 % (?)Secondary resistance7.0 ± 15 % (k?)Spark plugsTypeZXU20HCR8Gap0.7 ~0.8 mm (0.0276 ~ 0.0315 in.) ...

Summer tires
Kia specifies summer tires on some models to provide superior performance on dry roads. Summer tire performance is substantially reduced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not have the tire traction ...