Kia Sportage: Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Winter driving / Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary

Check battery and cables

Winter puts additional burdens on the battery system. Visually inspect the battery and cables as described in section 7. The level of charge in your battery can be checked by an authorized Kia dea ...

Check spark plugs and ignition system

Inspect your spark plugs as described in section 7 and replace them if necessary. Also check all ignition wiring and components to be sure they are not cracked, worn or damaged in any way. ...

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To turn off the blowers
To turn off the blowers, turn the fan speed control knob to the "0" position. ...

Components and Components Location
Components Location 1. Engine Control Module (ECM)2. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) #13. Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS)4. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) #25. Engine Coo ...