Kia Sportage: Brake system

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

For safe four-wheel drive operation

Do not try to drive in deep standing water or mud since such conditions can stall your engine and clog your exhaust pipes. Do not drive down steep hills since it requires extreme skill to mai ...

Power brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage. In the event that the power-assisted brakes lose power because of a stalled engine or some other reason, you ...

Other Information:

Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary
In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold weather. See section 8 for recommendations. If you aren't sure what weight oil you s ...

Cowl Top Cover: Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Remove the wiper arm cover (B). 2. After loosening the mounting nuts, then remove the wiper arm (A). Tightening torque : 22.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.3 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 16.6 ~ 19.5 lb-ft ...