Kia Sportage: Check spark plugs and ignition system

Third generation SL (2010â€“2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Winter driving / 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.

Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary

In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold weather. See section 8 for recommendations. If you aren't sure what weight oil you s ...

To keep locks from freezing

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If ...

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Removal 1. Loosen the drain plug, and drain the coolant. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining. 2. Disconnect the oil cooler coolant hoses (A). 3. Remove the oil filter (A). 4. Loo ...

Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Windshield deicer relay2. Windshield deicer switch3. Windshield deicer4. Deicer connector ...

Kia Sportage: Check spark plugs and ignition system

Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary

To keep locks from freezing

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