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. ...

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Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Disconnect the ignition switch connector (B) and key warning switch connector (A) from under the steering column. 2. Check for continuity between the terminals. 3. If continu ...

Yaw-rate and Lateral G Sensor: Description and Operation
Description When the vehicle is turning with respect to a vertical axis the yaw rate sensor detects the yaw rate electronically by the vibration change of plate fork inside the yaw rate sensor. ...