Kia Sportage: Vehicle handling instructionsAs with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (higher ground clearance, track, etc.) give this vehicle a higher center of gravity than other types of vehicles. In other words they are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. Again, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover. Be sure to read the “Reducing the risk of a rollover” driving guidelines, in section 5 of this manual.
Fuel requirements
Vehicle break-in processExplanation of scheduled maintenance items
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil an ...
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 ...