Kia Sportage: General information

Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / General information

 Opening the fuel filler door

Fuel filler door The vehicle's fuel filler door must be opened and closed by hand from outside the vehicle. Opening the fuel filler door To unlock fuel filler door: Press the unlock button on your smart key Press the Central Door unlock button on armrest trim of driver's door

 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