Kia Sportage: Active air flap

Active air flap system controls the air
flap below the front bumper to cool the
vehicle parts and improve energy efficiency.
Active air flap malfunction

- Check Active Air Flap System
The active air flap system may not operate
normally if the air flap is temporarily
opened due to foreign factors or if the
controller is contaminated by snow or
rain, etc.
When the message is popped up on the
display, stop the vehicle in a safe place
and check the status of the air flap.
Start the vehicle after performing the
necessary work like foreign matter
removal and waiting 10 minutes. If the
pop-up remains up, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
- Regardless of the pop-up, if the air
flaps aren't in the same position, stop
the vehicle and wait for 10 minutes
and start the vehicle and inspect the
air flap.
- The active air flap system is actuated
by motors. Do not disturb actuation or
apply force excessively. It may cause
failure.
NOTICE
Active air flap system could be activate
regardless of the vehicle condition.(
Parking, driving, charging, etc.)
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for removing frost or fog from the rear
window.
CAUTION
Conductors
To prevent damage to the conductors
bonded to the inside surface of the rear
window, never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners containing abrasives to
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If you w
Checking the washer fluid level
The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if necessary.
Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use was