Kia Sportage: Exterior features

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Exterior features

Cargo security screen

Use the cargo security screen to hide items stored in the cargo area. To use the cargo security screen, pull the handle backward and insert the edges into the slots. When not in use, place t ...

Roof rack

If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can load cargo on top of your vehicle. ✽ NOTICE If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, be sure not to position cargo onto the roof rack in such a w ...

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Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear will be he ...

Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other sharp object. To protect the surfaces of brightmetal parts from corrosion, apply a coating of wax or chrome preserv ...