Kia Sportage: Maintenance

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Maintenance

Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing)

WARNING - Front tiedown hooks Do not use the tie-down hooks under the front of the vehicle for towing purposes. These hooks are designed ONLY for transport tie-down. If the tie-down hooks are ...

Engine compartment

GDI engine T-GDI engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir 4. Positive battery terminal 5. Negative battery terminal 6. Fuse box 7. Air c ...

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Specifications
Specifications Tightening Torques ItemsN.mKgf.mlb-ftTransfer assembly mounting bolt60.8 ~ 65.76.2 ~ 6.744.8 ~ 48.54WD ECM mounting nut9.8 ~ 11.81.0 ~ 1.27.2 ~ 8.7Coupling assembly mounting bol ...

Emergency tailgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency tailgate safety release lever located on the bottom of the tailgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the cargo area, the tailgate can be opened ...