Kia Sportage: Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the approximate number of engine revolutions per minute (rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging and/or over-revving the engine.
When the door is opened, or if the engine is not started within 1 minute, the tachometer pointer may move slightly in the ON position with the engine OFF. This movement is normal and will not affect the accuracy of the tachometer once the engine is running.
CAUTION - Red zone
Do not operate the engine within the tachometer's RED ZONE. This may cause severe engine damage.
Speedometer
Type A
Type B
The speedometer indicates the forward speed of the vehicle.
The speedometer is calibrated in kilometers per hour and/or miles per hour. ...
Engine temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch
is ON.
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats,
refer to “If the engine ov ...
Other Information:
Rain Sensor: Description and Operation
Description
The Rain sensing windshield wiper system is a wiper system
that, in addition to providing normal wiper functions off, mist, manual
low speed, manual high speed, and wash, provides a ...
Moving up a steep grade from a standing start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight
and steepness of the grade, and re ...
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