Kia Sportage: Battery
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Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any s
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlamps or interior lights were left
on while the
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain the recommended
tire pressures and stay within the
load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehi
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Mirrors
This vehicle is equipped with inside and
outside rear view mirrors to provide
views of objects behind the vehicle.
Inside rear view mirror
Adjust the rear view mirror so that the
center view through the rear window is
seen. Make this adjustment before you
start driving.
Do not pla
Repair procedures
Removal
High Mounted Stop Lamp
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the tailgate trim.
(Refer to the BD group - "Tailgate")
3. Remove the spoiler.
(Refer to the BD group - "Tailgate")
4. Remove the high mounted stop lamp assembly (B
For best battery service
