Kia Sportage: Driving your vehicle
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak
The exhaust system should be checked
whenever the vehicle is raised to change
the oil or for any other purpose.
If you hear a change in the sound of the
exhaust or if you drive over something
that strikes the underneath side of the
vehicle, have the exhaust system
checked as soon as possible by an
authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
Engine exhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or leave
your engine running in an enclosed area
for a prolonged time. Exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness
and death by asphyxiation.
WARNING
Open liftgate
Do not drive with the liftgate open. Poisonous
exhaust gases can enter the passenger
compartment. If you must drive
with the liftgate open proceed as follows:
- Close all windows.
- Open side vents.
- Set the air intake control at "Fresh",
the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face",
and the fan at the highest speed.
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Before getting into the vehicle, you
should examine the vehicle and its surroundings.
After getting into the vehicle,
you should check a number of things
before driving.
Before entering vehicle
Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(
s
Your vehicle is equipped with four different
ignition positions.
Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position.
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Components and Components Location
Components
Cooling fan assembly
Radiator assembly
Mounting insulator
Radiator mounting
bracket
Radiator upper hose
Radiator lower hose
Reservoir tank
Over flow hose
ATF cooler hoses
This display shows the accumulated trip
distance, the average fuel efficiency, and
the total driving time.
Accumulated info
Accumulated trip distance
Average fuel efficiency
Total driving time
Accumulated information is calc