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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Identification Number Locations
Identification Number Description
Vehicle Identification Number
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
KNA: Passenger vehicle, MPV (Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle)/SUV
(Sports Utility
Vehicle) ZRV (Recreational Vehicle)
KNC: Commercial
Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you
can find the fuse/relay label describing
fuse/relay name and capacity.
NOTICE
Not all fuse panel descriptions in this
manual may be applicable to your vehicle.
It is accurate at the time of printing.
When you inspect the fuse panel in your
vehicle,