Kia Sportage: Engine coolant

Third generation SL (2010â€“2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Maintenance / Engine coolant

The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.

Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a year, at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate.

Changing the engine oil and filter

Have engine oil and filter changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. WARNING Used engine oil may cause skin irritation or canc ...

Checking the coolant level

WARNING - Removing radiator cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage. Also, hot coolant or s ...

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Operation of the Back up warning system
Operating condition This system will activate when backing up with the ignition switch ON. If the vehicle is moving at a speed over 10 km/h (6 mph), the system may not be activated correctl ...

Releasing the parking brake
Foot type To release the parking brake, depress the parking brake pedal a second time while applying the foot brake. The pedal will automatically extend to the fully released position. Hand ...

Kia Sportage: Engine coolant

Changing the engine oil and filter

Checking the coolant level

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