Kia Sportage: Exhaust Emission Control System

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Emission Control System / Exhaust Emission Control System

 Waterproof and rustproof

Sealing To waterproof and rustproof the vehicle, apply sealer on assembled area of the body panel and on any areas in contact with the body, such as doors (inner/outer), hood (inner/outer), and tail gate (inner/outer). Body (Floor) View Section Door View Section Hood Se

 Driving on grades

Reduce the speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer operate efficiently. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45