Kia Sportage: Fuel System

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

 Fuel requirements

Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. (Do not use methanol blended fuels.) Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions

 Important safety precautions

Safety features of your vehicle For the safety of the driver and vehicle passengers, you should become familiar with the vehicle's safety features. Important safety precautions You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual.