Kia Sportage: Key positions

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Key positions

Before starting

Close and lock all doors. Position the seat so that all controls are easily reached. Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors. Be sure that all lights work. Check all gauges. Check ...

Illuminated ignition switch

Whenever a front door is opened, the ignition switch will illuminate for your convenience, provided the ignition switch is not in the ON position. The light will go off immediately when the igni ...

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Water pump: Repair procedures
Removal and Installation 1. Loosen the drain plug, and then drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain with speed. 2. Remove the drive belt (A) after turning the drive belt ten ...

Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires, they should be the same size and have the same load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires should be installed on all four wheels; otherwise, poor handli ...