Kia Sportage: Check spark plugs and ignition system

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Winter driving / Check spark plugs and ignition system

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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Rear seat heater
The seat heater is provided to warm the rear seats during cold weather. With the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm rear seats. During mild weather or under ...

Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged if the lights are left in the ON position. The system automatically turns off the parking lights when the driver tu ...