Kia Sportage: Air cleaner filter
Replacing air cleaner filter
Operation
- Pull up the lever (1) on the air cleaner
cover and release the lock.

- Rotate the fixed lever on the filter and
loosen the lock.

- Replace the air cleaner filter.

- Assemble in reverse order.
CAUTION
- Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in excessive
engine wear.
- When removing the air cleaner filter,
be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake, or damage may
result.
- Use parts for replacement from an
authorized Kia dealer.
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Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should be
replaced according to the maintenance
schedule. If the vehicle is operated in
severely air-polluted cities or on dusty
rough roads for a
When the wipers no longer clean adequately,
the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or
other components, do not attempt to
move the wiper
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Engine coolant reservoir
Brake fluid reservoir
Air cleaner
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil dipstick
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Fuse box
Negative battery terminal
Operating HomeLink
1) Operating HomeLink
Press and release the desired programmed
HomeLink button (1, 2 or 3).
NOTICE
The HomeLink indicator (7) should light
green, solid or flashing, and your programmed
device should operate.
If your device does not operate, the
HomeLink prog