Kia Sportage: Check spark plugs and ignition system

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Winter driving / Check spark plugs and ignition system

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 ...

To keep locks from freezing

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If ...

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Power Window Switch: Repair procedures
Inspection Main Power Window Switch Inspection 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the front door trim and power window switch. (Refer to the BD group - "Front door") ...

Summer tires
Kia specifies summer tires on some models to provide superior performance on dry roads. Summer tire performance is substantially reduced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not have the tire traction ...