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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Repair procedures
Replacement
Tail Gate Trim Replacement
CAUTION
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective
tape, and apply protective tape around the
related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the upper trim (C).
2.
Panoramic sunroof (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,
you can slide or tilt your sunroof
with the sunroof switch located on the
overhead console.
The sunroof can only be operated when
the ignition switch or ENGINE START/
STOP button is in the ON or START position.
For best battery service
