Kia Sportage: Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Winter driving / Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary

Check battery and cables

Winter puts additional burdens on the battery system. Visually inspect the battery and cables as described in section 7. The level of charge in your battery can be checked by an authorized Kia dea ...

Check spark plugs and ignition system

Inspect your spark plugs as described in section 7 and replace them if necessary. Also check all ignition wiring and components to be sure they are not cracked, worn or damaged in any way. ...

Other Information:

Rear combination lamp: Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Loose screws (2EA) holding the rear combination lamp then disconnect the connector (A) then remove the outside rear combination ...

Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system
(1) Driver’s front air bag (2) Passenger’s front air bag (3) Side impact air bag (4) Curtain air bag Even in vehicles with air bags, you and your passengers must always wear the safety bel ...